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Methods: We included patients regardless of their OI subtypes with a minimum age of 7 years. Radiographic analysis of radial head dislocation, ossification of the interosseous membrane, and\/or radioulnar synostosis of the forearm were performed, and deformity was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Clinical evaluation was performed using the Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (qDASH) questionnaire and shoulder-elbow-wrist range of motion (ROM). Three-dimensional motion analysis of the upper limb was conducted using the Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure (SHAP). The SHAP quantifies execution time through the Linear Index of Function (LIF) and assesses the underlying joint kinematics using the Arm Profile Score (APS). Additionally, the maximum active Range of Motion (aRoM) was measured. Results: Fourteen patients aged 8 to 73 were included. Radiographic findings revealed diverse deformities, including radial head dislocation, interosseous membrane ossification, and radioulnar synostosis. Six patients had mild, six moderate, and two severe deformities of the upper extremity. Severe deformities and radial head dislocation correlated with compromised ROM and worse qDASH scores. The qDASH score ranged from 0 to 37.5 (mean 11.7). APS was increased, and LIF was reduced in OI-affected persons compared with non-affected peers. APS and LIF also varied depending on the severity of bony deformities. aRoM was remarkably reduced for pro-supination. Conclusion: Patients with OI showed variable functional impairment from almost none to severe during daily life activities, mainly depending on the magnitude of deformity in the upper extremity. Larger multicenter studies are needed to confirm the results of this heterogeneous cohort. 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