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Achondroplasia can affect many parts of the body,
Some people with this condition can find it hard to walk for a long time, or they can suffer from Back pain caused by the spine going inwards at the bottom.
People with Achondroplasia have shorter limbs than average height people. The arms are short and they bend inwards at the elbow, some people's are more bent than others.
The legs are shorter than average people, some Achondroplasia legs are bowed this means they bend inwards.
Some people with Achondroplasia can have a operation on their arms or legs, This operation is called Limb Lengthening. The surgeons but a metal frame around the leg with pins going in the leg and through the bone. Everyday this will be turned about a mm per day for about six weeks. Every turn pulls the bone. When i had this done i grew 4 inches bigger!
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How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
How does Achondroplasia affect a person's life?
Achondroplasia effects peoples live how? People make fun of them and they start to get thinking why am i like this and i wish i was never like this. But some people, it doesnt effect them because they are used to all the jokes and likes being shorter then people because they are different. For me, people in my family have Achondroplasia and the only person it really effects is my brother. He very upptite about this. But i really think that about 50% of the people are hurt from it and 50% of the people are not so worried about it because they like to be different. Amber
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Is there a cure for achondroplasia?
No
Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?
Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita
What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?
Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).
Can you get achondroplasia with out having a parent that has it?
Yes People with achondroplasia can be born to parents that do not have the condition. This is the result of a new mutation.[2]
What is the name of the gene for Achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene.
How was achondroplasia named?
ByPierre Maroteaux
Who named achondroplasia?
Pierre Maroteaux
