Chien-An Shih, Chia-Chun Li, Yin-Fan Chang, Jawl-Shan Hwang, Meng-Che Tsai, Yen-Yin Chou, Chii-Jeng Lin, Ming-Tung Huang, Chih-Kai Hong, Ta-Wei Tai, Chih-Hsing Wu
UNLABELLED: The epidemiological data on osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in Asia is limited. This study, representing the first comprehensive epidemiological investigation on OI in Taiwan, reveals high medical resource utilization and underscores the importance of early diagnosis to enhance care quality. INTRODUCTION: This study examines osteogenesis imperfecta, a hereditary connective tissue disorder causing pediatric fractures and limb deformities, using a nationwide database from Taiwan to analyze clinical features and medical burden...
April 2, 2024: Osteoporosis International