Achondroplasia

Category: Genetic Disorders / Skeletal Dysplasias

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that results in disproportionate short stature, characterized by short limbs, a normal-sized trunk, and a large head, caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 1 in 25,000 live births (Source: National Institutes of Health)

Medical Breakthroughs

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