Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal bone growth, leading to dwarfism characterized by short stature, disproportionately short limbs, and a larger head. It is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene, which affects cartilage development into bone, particularly in the long bones.
Achondroplasia treatment in 1 Orthopedic surgery clinic in Johannesburg
1 clinic specializing in Orthopedic surgery providing treatment of
Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder characterized by dwarfism and abnormal bone growth. It results in short stature, disproportionate limbs, and other skeletal abnormalities. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications associated with the condition.
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disease in Johannesburg.
Besides this clinic there are 2 Orthopedic surgery clinics in South Africa.
Such diseases are treated by Mediclinic Sandton: Accessory navicular syndrome, Achondroplasia, Cerebral palsy, Congenital limb hypoplasia, Limb length discrepancy (LLD), and others.
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Countries with the highest number of clinics treating the diseases:
Achondroplasia:
worldwide
105 clinics
Turkey
14 clinics
Russia
10 clinics
India
5 clinics
Malaysia
5 clinics
United Arab Emirates
5 clinics
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Procedures are likely to be used for Achondroplasia treatment:
Bone lengthening
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