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Pattern of distribution of patients presenting with osteogenesis imperfecta at AIC Cure Children’s International Hospital, Kijabe

Abstract:

Objective: The study was carried out to determine the tribal and geographical distribution of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta in Kenya.

Design: This was a 14 year retrospective review study.

Setting: Cure Hospital, Kenya.

Materials and Methods: The medical charts of all patients admitted with  Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) over a period of 14 years [2000 to 2014] were reviewed.

Results: A total of 80 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta were seen. Fifty seven point five percent of the patients with OI were males and 42.5% were females. Thirty seven point five percent were of Kamba origin while 28.8% were from the Kikuyu tribe. Majority of these patients came from Eastern region of Kenya with 26.25% coming from Machakos and 30 out of the total of 80 patients were from Kamba tribe.

Conclusions: Most of these patients come from Eastern region of Kenya. Majority of patients with OI were of Kamba origin followed by the Kikuyu tribe. A larger epidemiological study needs to be carried out to more conclusively determine the relative prevalence and genetic patterns of osteogenesis imperfecta in Kenya.

Publication: East African Orthopaedic Journal
Publication Year: 2016
Authors: Mwangi, G. C. , Macharia, J. T.
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brittle bone disease
healthy systems strengthening
osteogenisis imperfecta