Wrodzona łamliwość kości (Osteogenesis imperfecta; OI) u dzieci - zasady postępowania interdyscyplinarnego

Brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis imperfect; OI) is a group of disorders related to collagen type 1 defect. Patients suffering from OI experience not only an increased number of fractures due to minor injuries, but also suffer from multiple co-morbidities that require help from different specialists. It is crucial to involve interdisciplinary child care from the moment of the diagnosis. In many countries, guidelines for pediatricians and family physicians help to understand the disease and to provide appropriate management for patients with OI. The aim of this article is to summarize the current knowledge on the pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment of brittle bone disease in children.