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Cure for Achondroplasia

Although a cure for achondroplasia does not exist, there are treatment options available to help treat the signs, symptoms, and health conditions that occur as a result of achondroplasia.

 

Cure for Achondroplasia: A Summary

Although there are no achondroplasia treatments that will cure achondroplasia, there are treatments that involve preventing or treating the signs, symptoms or health conditions that occur as a result of achondroplasia. Achondroplasia treatments also focus on social and family support.
 
People with achondroplasia should visit their doctor regularly because serious problems can occur.
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD