What is Osteodystrophy?

Description of the disease

Osteodystrophy is a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by abnormal bone formation and growth. Patients with these diseases experience skeletal deformities, weakened bones, and frequent fractures.

Classification

• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Osteopetrosis
• Osteogenesis imperfecta tarda

Symptoms

• Skeletal deformities
• Frequent fractures
• Growth and developmental delay

Causes

Osteodystrophies are caused by genetic changes affecting collagen formation and bone mineralization.

Diagnosis

Clinical studies, blood tests, and skeletal X-rays are used for disease diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment of osteodystrophies aims to reduce symptoms and prevent fractures. It includes vitamin and mineral supplements, physiotherapy, and surgical intervention for correcting deformities.

Prevention

Genetic counseling, early diagnosis, and treatment.

Doctor

Osteodystrophy treatment is carried out by geneticists, orthopedists, and endocrinologists.