ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

In Brief: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous disorder which leads to significantly reduced quality of life (QoL) and high morbidity primarily due to frequent fractures, musculoskeletal pain, reduced mobility and loss of ambulation. This meta-analysis shows that QoL is significantly lower in children and adults with OI compared to normative data and controls.Commentary: Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensiona...