Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also called “brittle bone disease,” is a rare genetic disorder that affects the formation and strength of bones. Children born with OI have bones that break easily, often with little or no obvious cause. With the proper medical treatment and supportive care, most kids with OI can reach their full potential. At Nemours Children's, our goal is to help kids build bone mass and muscle strength, manage their symptoms, and be as active as possible.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also called “brittle bone disease,” is a rare genetic disorder that affects the formation and strength of bones. Children born with OI have bones that break easily, often with little or no obvious cause. With the proper medical treatment and supportive care, most kids with OI can reach their full potential. At Nemours Children's, our goal is to help kids build bone mass and muscle strength, manage their symptoms, and be as active as possible.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

Why Choose Us

Nemours has been recognized for delivering advanced pediatric orthopedic care since 1940. Our Osteogenesis Imperfecta Program in Wilmington, Delaware is one of the world’s leading programs for the treatment of OI. And because we’re a system, Nemours offers a dedicated team of experts in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties who come together to create a roadmap of care for children with this rare genetic disorder. We also offer: 

  • International leaders in pediatric research and care in orthopedics
  • World class facilities and innovative surgical techniques 
  • Coordinated care for your child and family that includes support services, including help with community resources 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer diagnosis and ongoing care from the top experts in the field in our Osteogenesis Imperfecta Program at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

As members of the Brittle Bones Disorders Consortium (BBD), we offer the latest in research-based care. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete orthopedic care for children with osteogenesis imperfecta at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando), with outpatient appointments at select Nemours specialty care locations.

Our Medically Complex Coordination Clinic is available at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida and helps families and pediatricians coordinate care for children with complex conditions like OI. 

We offer a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation program at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. It’s one of only four multispecialty pediatric inpatient rehabilitation programs in all of Florida — and the only one in Central Florida. 

Northeast Florida

We offer orthopedic care for children with osteogenesis imperfecta at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville and our hospital affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, with outpatient and follow-up appointments available at select Nemours locations.

Northwest Florida

We offer orthopedic care for children with osteogenesis imperfecta at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient appointments available at select Nemours locations.

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: