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Hard copies can be sent out free of charge, however, a contribution towards production costs and postage will enable the Brittle Bone Society to continue its vital work.
All our factsheets are endorsed by healthcare professionals from the NHS Centres of Excellence, including the Paediatric Osteogenesis Imperfecta National Team (POINT), and by our Medical Advisory Board. Our resources are designed to give anybody affected by OI, and professionals working with someone who has OI, a source of reliable information.
General information
Information on Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Adults With OI
Bisphosphonate Treatments
British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group Bisphosphate Leaflet
Dental Care
Hearing Loss
Scoliosis
Pregnancy and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Diagnosis and Genetics
Genetics
Diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
To find a Medical Genetics Centre near you, click here.
Information for children and schools
Emotional Wellbeing of Children
Caring for an Infant
Managing Fractures
Wheeled Mobility
Starting Nursery or Pre-School
Starting Primary School
Starting Secondary School
Children and PE
For resources on Independent Living see here.
For information about Financial Support and benefits see here.
This information should not serve as medical advice or instruction. Please always consult your healthcare professional in the first instance.