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Achondroplastic Dwarfism - Achondroplasia
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Achondroplasia cannot be prevented.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
People with achondroplasia may develop back or knee problems. They may also experience neurological problems because of spinal cord compression. Achondroplasia does not cause learning disabilities or shorten life span.
What are the risks to others?
Achondroplasia is not contagious. It poses no risk to others. Affected people can pass on the condition to their children. Most cases of achondroplasia, however, are new cases in a family.