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ReviewOrphanet journal of rare diseases2026

An overview of the International Consensus Statement on achondroplasia.

Inês Alves, Svein Otto Fredwall, Michael Hughes, Penelope J Ireland, Morrys C Kaisermann, Ravi Savarirayan

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Review in Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Inês AlvesANDO Portugal, Évora, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8963-4736
Svein Otto FredwallNational Centre for Rare Diseases, Sunnaas, Nesodden, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2804-5783
Michael HughesBiotech Industry Liaison Committee Chair, Little People of America, Sonoma, CA, USA.
Penelope J IrelandSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. penny.ireland@health.qld.gov.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9619-9071
Morrys C KaisermannGrowing Stronger, Saratoga, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6495-022X
Ravi SavarirayanMurdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5105-8427

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limbed short stature of genetic origin. Most people with achondroplasia live fully independent, productive, and socially engaged lives. However, the condition is associated with several potential medical complications. Individuals with achondroplasia may experience medical, functional, and psychosocial challenges at different times in their life. The goal for lifelong care of individuals with achondroplasia is to optimize their physical and mental health through provision of individualized care and to promote participation and inclusion in society. In this article, as a tool for individuals with achondroplasia, their families, and their healthcare team, we provide a guided overview of the 2022 International Consensus Statement for management and care of individuals with achondroplasia. The International Consensus Statement recommendations are based on current, best available knowledge. We provide commentary on the recommendations from the perspective of both patients and physicians through addressing medical/developmental considerations, the healthcare system, and psychosocial considerations.

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AchondroplasiaHumansAchondroplasiaConsensus statementGuidelinesMultidisciplinary carePatient authorsPatient care teamPerspectivesPsychosocial support systemsShort stature

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PMID41559786
PMCPMC12857165

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