Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disease characterized by bones fragility and progressive deformity. Life expectancy is reduced in the non-lethal most severe type III form before the age of 10 years. The main cause of death in OI is respiratory insufficiency resulting from impaired thoracic function worsened by ribcage deformity and scoliosis.

Ribcage deformity and the altered breathing pattern in children with osteogenesis imperfecta

Lo Mauro, Antonella;Romei, Marianna;Aliverti, Andrea
2018-01-01

Abstract

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disease characterized by bones fragility and progressive deformity. Life expectancy is reduced in the non-lethal most severe type III form before the age of 10 years. The main cause of death in OI is respiratory insufficiency resulting from impaired thoracic function worsened by ribcage deformity and scoliosis.
2018
Pectus carinatum; diaphragm; opto-electronic plethysmography; platyspondyly; ribcage muscles
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