Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia affects approximately 1 out of every 25,000 births. This condition is a genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism.

Most achondroplastic dwarfs do not grow beyond 52 inches tall and will not be proportional. It is common for a achondroplastic dwarf to have short arms, legs, fingers and toes.

Usually they will have a large head with deformities in the spine. It is not uncommon for a achondroplastic dwarf to be bow-legged.

Most expectant mothers will be notifed of the condition during a prenatal ultrasound.

Children with this condtion are often overweight, have chronic ear infections, crowded teeth and are often double-jointed.