June 9, 2022Rare Diseases
Achondroplasia is a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism. It is an autosomal dominant disease. This means that only one abnormal gene inherited from one parent leads to the condition. People with achondroplasia are short in stature with a normal sized torso and short limbs. It’s the most common type of disproportionate dwarfism. The word achondroplasia […]