Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a disorder in which bone growth is the most common cause of dwarfism. Achondroplasia generates a morphological alteration (formation and growth) in bones that causes numerous complications. The main symptoms are arched feet, decreased muscle tone, prominent forehead and a very marked difference in the size of the head relative to the body, among others.
Acondroplasia: nuevo tratamiento para la baja estatura
By Dr. Josep Maria de Bergua Domingo
2024-04-23
La acondroplasia es conocida socialmente por la baja estatura. Sin embargo, presenta otros síntomas que afectan a la calidad de vida del paciente: apneas del sueño, deformidades en las extremidades inferiores, infecciones de oído o pérdida de audición y retraso en el desarrollo motor. En la actualidad, se ha aprobado el primer fármaco para el tratamiento sistémico de la acondroplasia. See more
What is achondroplasia?
By Dr. César Galo García Fontecha
2024-04-23
Dr. Galo García Fontecha, a specialist in Child Traumatology, explains the characteristics and treatment of achondroplasia or dwarfism, a genetic disorder that affects the bones. See more
Achondroplasia affects 1 in 20,000 newborns
By Dr. Josep Maria Gairí Tahull
2024-04-23
Pediatric specialist Paido-Dex center, Dr. Gairí Tahull explains what causes achondroplasia are, a disorder in skeletal growth is known as dwarfism. Know what is the appropriate treatment in each case. See more
Experts in Achondroplasia
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Dr. Josep Maria Gairí Tahull
PediatricsExpert in:
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Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda Martí
Orthopaedic SurgeryExpert in:
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