A Brief Overview of Achondroplasia
A literal translation of the word achondroplasia means "without cartilage formation," though in actuality, achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that results in an inability to turn cartilage to bone, especially in the arms and legs. A form of dwarfism, the general term for disorders that cause short stature, achondroplasia is the most common type that involves shortening of the limbs. Achondroplasia is also one of the oldest recongnized genetic defects. Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism, occuring in an estimated 1 in 14,000 to 40,000 births and affecting males and females equally.
A portrait from the 1600s of someone with dwarfism.
Achondroplasia: Overview > Genetic Basis > Characteristics > Associated Health Problems > Treatment > Living with Dwarfism
Page created by: Jessica Hall and Chelsea Johnson
Comments (2)
rryoung@... said
at 4:49 pm on Oct 27, 2009
Did the picture come from the source? Don't forget to cite that too.
Kathryn Snyder said
at 6:27 am on Nov 5, 2009
This wiki was easy to navigate and provided a lot of easy to understand information. Good job!
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