Challenges in managing osteogenesis imperfecta patients in H. Adam Malik hospital, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder with increased bone fragility and low bone mass, the incidence has been estimated at 1 in per 10000-20000 births, however milder forms of OI are probably under recognized. Cyclical intravenous therapy with the biphosphonate pamidronate has been reported to be beneficial in children and adolescents with moderate to severe forms of OI.