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Babies born with achondroplasia are more likely to develop a small curve in the lower part of the back. This is called a gibbus. The gibbus will become more noticeable as your child starts sitting up, but it usually improves once your child learns to pull to stand and walk. Babies with...

What does occupational therapy mean? An ‘occupation’ is anything we do. It could be going to school, drawing a picture, or eating a meal. We are here to help children be as independent as they can be whilst doing whatever matters to them.   Our occupational therapists in the metabolic...

What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is one of the most common forms of skeletal dysplasia. It is often referred to as a condition causing restriction in growth or short stature. Features include shortened limbs, slowed growth, short stature and changes in the shape and size of parts of the skull....

What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is one of the most common forms of skeletal dysplasia. It is often referred to as a condition causing restriction in growth or short stature. Features include shortened limbs, slowed growth, short stature and changes in the shape and size of parts of the skull....

What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is one of the most common forms of skeletal dysplasia. It is often referred to as a condition causing restriction in growth or short stature. Features include shortened limbs, slowed growth, short stature and changes in the shape and size of parts of the skull....

What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is one of the most common forms of skeletal dysplasia. It is often referred to as a condition causing restriction in growth or short stature. It affects 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 40,000 babies. Achondroplasia is a condition caused by a change in a gene called FGFR3....