Condition
Pediatric Achondroplasia
What You Need to Know
Achondroplasia is a type of rare genetic bone disorder that occurs when cartilage is not made into bone like it should be.
Key Symptoms
The most common symptoms of achondroplasia are:
- Short arms and legs
- Large head
- Flattened bridge of nose
Diagnosis
Doctors typically diagnose achondroplasia by:
- A fetal ultrasound before birth
- A physical exam after birth
Treatment
- There is no treatment that can change or cure the condition
- Different treatments can be done to help relieve problems caused by the condition
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Departments that Treat Achondroplasia

Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic
For more than 25 years, the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic has provided multidisciplinary care for infants, children and young adults with various forms of skeletal disorders.

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