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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
What treatments are there for achondroplaia?
There is currently no treatment available for achondroplasia. Human growth hormone doesn't help in treating achondroplasia. A technique known as Distraction osteogenesis used to lengthen the long bones (like femur,radius,ulna,metacarpals and metatarsals.) but this technique is very controversial.
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
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).
What does treatment of Achondroplasia address?
primarily addresses some of the complications of the disorder, including problems due to nerve compression, hydrocephalus, bowed legs, and abnormal curves in the spine
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
