Achondroplasia: Causes, Tests, and Treatment Options
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Achondroplasia is a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature and other physical defects. This means that if you suffer from achondroplasia, you may have deformed bones resulting in physical abnormalities. Achondroplasia can result in physical defects such as short arms and legs and an abnormally large head. You may also be unable to move your elbow fully. Sometimes, this disorder is a result of genetics. But most of the cases of achondroplasia are free of any related family history and occur because of a random mutation of the genes. A variety of tests can discover the mutated gene, both inside and outside the womb. Various treatment options, including bone-lengthening procedures and other surgeries. This must-have book guides you through the disorder, including causes, tests and treatment options.
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Achondroplasia - Jennifer Garland
Achondroplasia: Causes, Tests and Treatment Options
Jennifer Garland, MA; Robert Steinman, MD (Ed.)
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Contents
One: What is Achondroplasia?
Two: Causes
Three: Symptoms and Signs
Four: Diagnosis
Genetic testing
Five: Preparing for the Appointment
Six: Treatment
Seven: Social Support
Appendix A: Resources / Further Reading
References
One: What is Achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature and other physical defects. This means that if you suffer from achondroplasia, you may have deformed bones resulting in physical abnormalities. Ossification is the process which causes the formation of bones in your body; you suffer from achondroplasia when this process is affected. The areas of the body containing long bones such as arms, thighs and legs are the main parts that are affected due to this disorder. So if you have achondroplasia, there is a very high risk that you may have a short stature and other physical defects.
Although the same symptoms and signs of this disorder are found in affected males and females, there is a slight difference in the height of affected males and females. The average height of an adult male who suffers from achondroplasia is about 131 centimeters (equal to 4 feet, 3.5 inches) while the average height of an adult female in such cases is about 123 centimeters (equal to 4 feet, 0.5 inch). Achondroplasia can result in physical defects such as short arms and legs and an abnormally large head. You may also be unable to move your elbow fully. Sometimes, this disorder is a result of genetics. But most of the cases of achondroplasia are free of any related family history and occur because of a random mutation of the genes. About 88 percent of cases of this disorder are due to the new mutations in the genes responsible for bone growth, height and other physical features.
Cartilage is a tough kind of tissue in your body which converts to bones and helps create new bones in your body. The main problem that occurs because of achondroplasia is that the change in the cartilage to bones is prevented. This stops the proper growth of your bones. Even if the bones grow to some extent, that growth is not normal. This abnormal growth of bones is caused by a mutation in the gene known as fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3). If your child is suffering from achondroplasia, he may face severe symptoms. This is because children have a natural tendency to grow. But if they grow and the bones are not shaped correctly, this can lead to greater deformation. So you should start the treatment of your child at the early stages. If you ignore the diagnosis and treatment for him, his condition can get severe and it can even damage his nervous system.