Related Conditions and Treatments
Achondroplasia
Condition
Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20,000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Condition
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common and most severe type of muscular dystrophy.
Fibrous Dysplasia
Condition
Fibrous dysplasia is a developmental abnormality that results in abnormal growth, pain, and deformity of the affected bones.
Hyperparathyroidism
Condition
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone.
Hypocalcemia
Condition
Hypocalcemia is a condition in which there is too little calcium in a baby's blood.
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Condition
Muscular dystrophy is a general name for a group of rare diseases that cause muscle weakness. It is caused by mutations in certain genes.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Condition
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by fragile bones that break easily without a specific cause.
Skeletal Dysplasia
Condition
Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal development of a baby’s bones, joints, and cartilage.