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From simple beginnings, a nation-wide community has grown – a community where people can freely exchange experiences, friendship and knowledge of OI and how to navigate the world with OI.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder characterised by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout their lifetime.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder characterised by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout their lifetime.
The OI Society was formed in 1977 by parents and friends of those with OI in order to create a point of contact for newly diagnosed families. From simple beginnings, a nation-wide community has grown – a community where people can freely exchange experiences, friendship and knowledge of OI and how to navigate the world with OI.