Achondroplasia is the most common type of short-limbed dwarfism. A rare genetic condition, it is caused by a systemic gene variant that affects bone devleopment. The average height of adults with achondroplasia ranges from 4'25" for men and 4' for women. You can learn more in this interview with Dr. Chaya Murali, a pediatric geneticist employed by Baylor College of Medicine who sees patients at Texas Children's Hospital.
Interview courtesy: Ascendis Pharma
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