Patient is experiencing muscle pains and weakness. The patient has trouble rising when laying down and has frequent falls. Symptoms have existed for several years but are becoming progressively worse. Genetic analysis has flagged the following sequence as a possible cause of the symptoms. Please describe your diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient.

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osteogenesis imperfecta (oi) refers to a congenital ailment of bones. in the condition, the bones become brittle or fragile. this ailment is a general result of the defect or mutations in the genes (colia1 or colia2). this mutation results in imperfect collagen formation either in quantity or quality wise.  

there are eight kinds of oi defects, and each kind varies with certain distinctions in symptoms. the usual symptoms include frequent bone fractures, loss of hearing in infants, protruding eyes, discoloration of the white in the eyes, respiratory issues, loosening of the joints, short stature, and other symptoms.