Osteogenesis imperfecta on X‑ray: 9 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing osteogenesis imperfecta. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • Osteopenia, multiple fractures, Wormian bones.

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Cases

Radiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #56633852Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #108664928Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #108593289Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #80900484Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #80900492Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #1284833Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #108593290Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #80900486Paediatric · AdvancedRadiograph from the case bank: Osteogenesis imperfectaCase #80900494Paediatric · Advanced

Other paediatric diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.