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Title

Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Disease Overview (1 credit hours)

Abstract

This module will introduce technologists to various forms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a genetic defect causing increased risk of bone fracture. The module will discuss inheritance factors, mosaicism, issues of pregnancy, and the importance of bone density, nutrition, diagnosis, treatment and pain management for the OI patient. Course Approval Expiration: January 1, 2010 Category A Credit

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. The ARRT does not allow CE activities such as internet courses, home study programs or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Author

Therese Krug, RT(R)

Therese Krug RT(R) is a pediatric imaging technologist at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. Therese has been involved in pediatric imaging for 23 years. She is frequently an invited presenter of pediatric radiography topics at state and local professional meetings.

Katherine Quigley, RN, MSN, CNP

Katherine Quigley RN, MSN, CNP is an Assistant Professor at Sinclair Community College. Katherine has taught Pediatric Nursing at Sinclair since 2002. She has worked as an RN since receiving her Bachelors degree from Wright State University in 1989 and has over 10 years of pediatric nursing experience. She is also employed as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Children's Urgent Care in Dayton, Ohio. Katherine received her Masters degree and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification at the University of Cincinnati in 2001.

Objectives

After studying this module the student will be able to:

Define and describe the different types of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Understand the difference between recessive and dominant inheritance of OI, as well as other genetic issues of OI.
Describe the issues regarding OI and pregnancy.
Discuss the importance of bone densitometry, nutrition, weight control, and dental health.
Differentiate the various aspects of Emergency Room treatment for OI patients.
Describe the different types of pain management available to the OI patient, both physical and psychological.
Differentiate between the types of fracture management in the treatment of OI.
Describe the special considerations that need to be taken prior to surgery for OI patients.
Describe the issues involving child abuse allegations when OI is a possibility.

Resources

Webliography

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Home page. May 2009. Available at: http://www.asbmr.org. Accessed October 1, 2009.

Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2007. Available at: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2600/2610.asp?index=9500. Accessed October 1, 2009.

National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. August 2004. Available at: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteogenesis_Imperfecta/default.asp. Accessed October 1, 2009.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. Home Page. Sept 30, 2007. Available at: http://www.oif.org. Accessed October 1, 2009.

Bibliography

Beaty JH, Kasser JR. Rockwood & Wilkins' Fractures in Children. 7th ed. New York; Lippincott Williams & Wilkes: 2009.

Canale ST. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. New York; Mosby: 2007.

Herkowitz H, Garfin S, et al. Rothman-Simeone The Spine. 5th ed. New York; Saunders: 2006.

Resnick D, Kransdorf MJ. Bone and Joint Imaging. 3rd ed. New York; Saunders: 2004.

Scriver CR, Beaudet AL, et al. The Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. 8th ed. New York; McGraw-Hill: 2001.

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