Due to the nature of the condition, almost all people with achondroplasia will experience orthopaedic issues at some point during their lives and will likely require surgical interventions. It is important to establish which orthopaedic interventions are required, and whether they can be managed through other means.
During our workshop, Chair Dr Philip Kunkel lead our expert faculty, Drs Carmen Vleggeert-Landkamp, Simone Riganti, Antonio Leiva-Gea as they discussed whether orthopaedic interventions in achondroplasia could be avoided, common issues with orthopaedic surgeries, and practical guidance for lead physicians on providing optimal post-surgery care.