Module 20, General Medical Level

A 9 year old boy presented with the diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). By age nine he sustained 16 fractures in his lower extremities and 30 fractures in his upper extremities. He started walking at 18 months of age.

Question 20A

This patient should be able to continue ambulating throughout adulthood.

Question 20B

He is probably in a special education class for his learning disability.

Question 20C

His height is probably much below the 5th percentile for age.

Question 20D

In general the more severe the bone deformity the more severe the dental problems.

Question 20E

Spine deformity is likely and this boy should be evaluated for scoliosis.

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