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What Is The Treatment For Osteogenesis Imperfecta In New Borns?
My grand-daughter was born w/osteogenisis imperfecta. Her father has it. waiting to hear which type from genetic tests. i heard pamidronate is in clinical trials to use for treatment. ive done hundreds of searches. cant locate ANY information. She is 2 months old. already had fx femur, fx humerous. HELP? thx Laurie YYYY@YYYY .
I am so sorry for your grand daughter but i always say early diagnosis and prevention always the best for such cases. Some say it have no cure but nowadays development of many researches that says maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising and avoiding smoking can help prevent fractures.
Treatment may include care of broken bones, pain medication, physical therapy, braces or wheelchairs, and surgery. A type of surgery that puts metal rods through long bones may be done to strengthen them. Tentative evidence supports the use of medications of the bisphosphonate type.
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Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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What Is The Treatment For Osteogenesis Imperfecta In New Borns?
Hi, I am so sorry for your grand daughter but i always say early diagnosis and prevention always the best for such cases. Some say it have no cure but nowadays development of many researches that says maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising and avoiding smoking can help prevent fractures. Treatment may include care of broken bones, pain medication, physical therapy, braces or wheelchairs, and surgery. A type of surgery that puts metal rods through long bones may be done to strengthen them. Tentative evidence supports the use of medications of the bisphosphonate type. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan