Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation United States
/ Maryland
| Research/Dev
To improve the quality of life for people affected by OI through research to find treatments and a cure, education, awareness, and mutual support.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as "brittle bone disease." A person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout his or her life time. The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc. (OI Foundation) is the only voluntary national health organization dedicated to helping people cope with the problems associated with osteogenesis imperfecta.