Achondroplasia

Overview and management of common form of dwarfism.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GeneticsPaediatricsMusculoskeletalOrthopaedics

Clinical Guidelines

Australian guidelines for the management of children with achondroplasia
National
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Growth Failure: Achondroplasia
National
International Consensus Statement on the diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and lifelong care of individuals with achondroplasia
National
The first European consensus on principles of management for achondroplasia
National
AAP Guidelines on Health Supervision of Patients with Achondroplasia
Local
Australian guidelines for the management of children with achondroplasia
Local
Best practice guidelines regarding prenatal evaluation and delivery of patients with skeletal dysplasias
Local
Consensus Guidelines for the Use of Vosoritide in Children with Achondroplasia
Local
Health Supervision for People With Achondroplasia
Local
International consensus guidelines on the implementation and management of therapies for children with achondroplasia
Local
International Consensus Statement on the diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and lifelong care of individuals with achondroplasia
Local
The first European consensus on principles of management for achondroplasia
Local