Osteogenesis imperfecta

Case contributed by Angela Byrne
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Markedly deformed bones, with bowing and evidence of previous fractures, best seen in the mid-shaft of the radius and ulna. The elbow joint is relatively spared, however the humeral head is flattened and deformed.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with the known diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta.

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