Achondroplasia

It is with great joy that we look back on the Achondroplasia Conference held in Stężyca; it was a truly special and deeply moving event for us. As the Paley European Institute, we had the pleasure of participating in it and meeting patients, their families, and the entire wonderful community centered around the topic of achondroplasia. Why is this important to us? Achondroplasia is one […]

Achondroplasia is the most common form of chondrodysplasia, a disorder of epiphyseal cartilage growth. It is genetically determined. It is a disorder associated with shortening of the proximal parts of the limbs (arms and thighs) and deformities in the upper extremities. The bones of patients are shorter, which significantly affects their height. Adult women reach an average of 124 cm, and men 131 cm. In addition to short stature, patients [...]