Australian guidelines for the management of children with achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia. In addition to altered growth, children and young people with achondroplasia may experience medical complications, develop and function differently to others and require psychosocial support. International, European and American consensus guidelines have been developed for the management of achondroplasia. The Australian focused guidelines presented here are designed to complement those existing guidelines.

Citation:
Tofts LJ, Armstrong JA, Broley S, …….. Langdon K, McGregor L, McKenzie F, et al. Australian guidelines for the management of children with achondroplasia. J Paediatr Child Health. 2023;59(2):229-41.

Keywords:
Achondroplasia; children; guidelines

Abstract:
Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia. In addition to altered growth, children and young people with achondroplasia may experience medical complications, develop and function differently to others and require psychosocial support. International, European and American consensus guidelines have been developed for the management of achondroplasia. The Australian focused guidelines presented here are designed to complement those existing guidelines.