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Suggest Treatment For Osteogenesis Imperfecta Has Skull Fracture In Child
18 month old child has Osteogenesis Imperfecta has skull fracture with some swelling lives in small town the child doctor is not educated in the care of such an injury with this condition . what type doctor do you suggest the mother take he child to.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Osteogenesis imperfecta or the brittle bone disease is a genetic disorder, life long problem with as such no 'cure'. But child is helped by extra calcium, Vitamin D and a medicine that is used for adult osteoporosis. that may be once a month oral or yearly intravenous injection.
You should consult Pediatrician or if you plan to visit some bigger city see Genetic disorder specialist, parents also need genetic counselling.
You should consult Pediatrician or if you plan to visit some bigger city see Genetic disorder specialist, parents also need genetic counselling.
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