RT Journal Article T1 International Consensus Statement on the diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and lifelong care of individuals with achondroplasia. A1 Savarirayan, Ravi A1 Ireland, Penny A1 Irving, Melita A1 Thompson, Dominic A1 Alves, Inês A1 Baratela, Wagner A R A1 Betts, James A1 Bober, Michael B A1 Boero, Silvio A1 Briddell, Jenna A1 Campbell, Jeffrey A1 Campeau, Philippe M A1 Carl-Innig, Patricia A1 Cheung, Moira S A1 Cobourne, Martyn A1 Cormier-Daire, Valérie A1 Deladure-Molla, Muriel A1 Del Pino, Mariana A1 Elphick, Heather A1 Fano, Virginia A1 Fauroux, Brigitte A1 Gibbins, Jonathan A1 Groves, Mari L A1 Hagenäs, Lars A1 Hannon, Therese A1 Hoover-Fong, Julie A1 Kaisermann, Morrys A1 Leiva-Gea, Antonio A1 Llerena, Juan A1 Mackenzie, William A1 Martin, Kenneth A1 Mazzoleni, Fabio A1 McDonnell, Sharon A1 Meazzini, Maria Costanza A1 Milerad, Josef A1 Mohnike, Klaus A1 Mortier, Geert R A1 Offiah, Amaka A1 Ozono, Keiichi A1 Phillips, John A A1 Powell, Steven A1 Prasad, Yosha A1 Raggio, Cathleen A1 Rosselli, Pablo A1 Rossiter, Judith A1 Selicorni, Angelo A1 Sessa, Marco A1 Theroux, Mary A1 Thomas, Matthew A1 Trespedi, Laura A1 Tunkel, David A1 Wallis, Colin A1 Wright, Michael A1 Yasui, Natsuo A1 Fredwall, Svein Otto AB Achondroplasia, the most common skeletal dysplasia, is characterized by a variety of medical, functional and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan. The condition is caused by a common, recurring, gain-of-function mutation in FGFR3, the gene that encodes fibroblast growth factor receptor 3. This mutation leads to impaired endochondral ossification of the human skeleton. The clinical and radiographic hallmarks of achondroplasia make accurate diagnosis possible in most patients. However, marked variability exists in the clinical care pathways and protocols practised by clinicians who manage children and adults with this condition. A group of 55 international experts from 16 countries and 5 continents have developed consensus statements and recommendations that aim to capture the key challenges and optimal management of achondroplasia across each major life stage and sub-specialty area, using a modified Delphi process. The primary purpose of this first International Consensus Statement is to facilitate the improvement and standardization of care for children and adults with achondroplasia worldwide in order to optimize their clinical outcomes and quality of life. YR 2021 FD 2021-11-26 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/19565 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/19565 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 19, 2025