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 Ecuador
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 Ecuador.
Besides this clinic there are 3 Orthopedic surgery clinics in Guayaquil and 11 clinics in Ecuador.
Such diseases are treated by Hospital Alcívar: Accessory navicular syndrome, Achondroplasia, Cerebral palsy, Congenital limb hypoplasia, Limb length discrepancy (LLD), and others.
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
The Alcívar Hospital was founded on Thursday, November 25, 1937. It was originally called the Alcívar-Esteves Clinic, as it was directed by Dr. Eduardo Alcívar
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Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
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Quito, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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The Pablo Arturo Suárez Hospital has a high track record in medical assistance service in the City of Quito. It was created by the merger
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Countries with the highest number of clinics treating the diseases:
Achondroplasia:
worldwide
106 clinics
Turkey
15 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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