Achondroplasia is the commonest hereditary skeletal dysplasia exhibiting dwarfism with
characteristic rhizomelic (proximal) shortening of the limbs. It is predominantly linked with an …

Abstract Background and Purpose Whole‐spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies,
to identify structural abnormalities associated with the development of symptomatic spinal …

We carried out an MRI study of the lumbar spine in 15 patients with achondroplasia to
evaluate the degree of stenosis of the canal. They were divided into asymptomatic and …

There are limited data on the longitudinal frequency and severity of the symptoms and
complications of achondroplasia. We undertook a retrospective electronic chart review of …

The most significant clinical effect of the failure of cartilage growth occurring in
achondroplasia is seen in the spinal canal. An absolute reduction in both the sagittal and …

The authors review the management of thoracolumbar kyphotic deformity in cases of
achondroplasia. The presence of angular thoracolumbar kyphosis in achondroplasia is well …

In achondroplasia, lumbar spinal stenosis arises from congenital dysplasia and acquired
degenerative changes. We here aimed to describe the changes of the lumbar spinal canal …

Background Thoracolumbar (TL) stenosis in achondroplasia is frequently reported, and
becomes symptomatic in adulthood. Hence we conducted a prospective study to determine …

Object The achondroplastic spinal canal is narrow due to short pedicles and a small
interpedicular distance. Compression of neural structures passing through this canal is …

Achondroplasia is the most common hereditary form of dwarfism and is characterized by
short stature, macrocephaly and various skeletal abnormalities. The phenotypic changes are …