Most commonly asked question: How was Addie born with dwarfism if it doesnt run in either family and you (mom and dad) are both tall? Achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism (1 in 25,000-40,000 births), which Addie has, is a spontaneous genetic mutation of the FGFR3 gene (Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3). Common physical attributes are a larger head, average torso and short limbs. 80% of all people with achondroplasia are born to average height parents and have average height siblings.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:38:36 +0000
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