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Families from around the world come to our program for life-changing osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) care. Our experienced team helps give kids and young adults the best, most active life possible.

Our program is led by renowned specialists in pediatric genetics and orthopedic surgery. We offer team-based care with experts in surgery, rehabilitation therapy, pain management and more. You get everything you need, all in one place.

At �þþþþþþþ�Ʒ Children’s, we’re researching osteogenesis imperfecta and offering clinical trials, and treatments that aren’t widely available. We provide advanced care for bone fractures, spine problems, limb differences and more. That’s why our program at �þþþþþþþ�Ʒ Children’s Hospital, Delaware is ranked #10 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

We’re here for your family from the start, even before your baby is born. We coordinate services and guide you every step of the way.

Every child is different, so our care is tailored to every patient’s very specific needs. Some kids will need more extensive care than others. Our program’s range of services, available on-site when needed, includes:

• top expertise in genetic evaluation and medical management, and orthopedic care/surgery — the program is co-led by two of the world’s foremost experts in OI diagnosis, management and fracture (broken bone) care 
• radiology (medical imaging) — for advanced images of the bones and joints
• expansive diagnostic services — including fetal diagnostic testing and perinatal consultations while your baby is still in the womb
• comprehensive medical management — may include medication to delay the loss of existing bone, and decrease pain and fractures
• assistive technology and wheelchair clinic — to help kids communicate, learn and get around
• state-of-the-art cast room — using specialized casting material and techniques to allow movement of affected areas and minimize additional risks of fracture
• on-site brace fitting, orthotic and prosthetic shops — orthotics and prosthetics can be custom-made right in the hospital
• certified physical, occupational, hand and speech/language therapists — part of an integrated program accredited by the 
• plastic surgery — for any reconstruction your child might need for function and appearance
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• pain management — to assist with fracture and post-surgical care
• neonatal care — for expert infant medical care right after birth
• psychology and social work — to help your child emotionally cope with OI
• transition of care — to help teenage patients and their families prepare for and get the care they need as adults, once they transition out of our program