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Achondroplasia Genetics

This eMedTV Web page explains the role of genetics in achondroplasia. Specifically, this article talks about how the disease can be caused by a mutation in a specific gene or by a parent with the condition passing down the gene to his or her child.

Achondroplasia Location on Chromosome

The cause of achondroplasia is a defect of the FGFR3 gene. As this eMedTV page explains, this protein interacts with specific growth factors. This page describes the gene's "achondroplasia location" on chromosome 4 and its ability to mutate.

In-depth Information on Achondroplasia Symptoms

Dwarfism, short limbs, enlarged head are some of the common signs and symptoms of achondroplasia. This eMedTV page covers achondroplasia symptoms and other associated problems, such as breathing disorders, obesity, and recurrent ear infections.

Achondroplasia Treatment

This eMedTV segment explains how achondroplasia treatment focuses on managing the symptoms and health conditions that can occur as a result of this growth disorder. Family and social support are important factors in treatment as well.

Achondroplasia Treatments

Options are available to treat the signs, symptoms, or health conditions associated with achondroplasia. This eMedTV article gives a summary of treatments for achondroplasia and offers a link to more detailed information.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Graft Failure

This video segment discusses the risk of graft failure with an ACL reconstruction surgery.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Infection

This clip discusses the possibility of developing an infection after this procedure.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Abnormal Scarring

This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Bleeding and Transfusions

This video explains the level of bleeding and need for transfusions that may occur with this procedure.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Blood Clots

This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Broken Kneecap

This clip explains how a broken kneecap can result when the graft is taken from the front of the knee.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Loss of Motion in the Knee

This video clip explains the loss of motion in the knee that you can expect with this procedure.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Medical Equipment Failure

This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Pain and Swelling

This clip features information about pain and swelling after the procedure.

ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Unstable Knee

This multimedia clip discusses a loose or unstable knee, which can occur with this procedure.

ACL and How a Healthy Knee Works

This multimedia clip illustrates how a healthy knee functions.

ACL Reconstruction

ACL reconstruction is a surgery in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is replaced with an ACL graft. This eMedTV page describes the procedure in detail, lists various types of grafts that are available, and explains the benefits of the surgery.

ACL Reconstruction (Hamstring Graft) - Presentation Summary

This video clip explains that the purpose of ACL surgery is to replace a torn ACL.

ACL Reconstruction -- What If You Don't Have It?

This video explains what you can expect if you choose not to have ACL surgery.

ACL Reconstruction -- What If You Don't Have Surgery ?

This video explains what you can expect if you choose not to have ACL surgery.

ACL Reconstruction Alternatives

As this eMedTV page explains, aside from ACL reconstruction, alternatives for treating a torn ACL may include physical therapy or rest. Reconstruction surgery may also be suggested if other treatments are not effective after six months.

ACL Reconstruction Alternatives

This video discusses alternatives to ACL surgery, such as physical therapy and rest.

ACL Reconstruction Anesthesia

During ACL reconstruction, anesthesia is administered through an IV. As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, this general anesthesia puts you to sleep so that you are not aware of any pain, pressure, or movement during the surgery.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Abnormal Scarring

This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Bleeding and Transfusions

This video explains the level of bleeding and need for transfusions that may occur with this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Blood Clots

This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Graft Failure

This video segment discusses the risk of graft failure with an ACL reconstruction surgery.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Infection

This clip discusses the possibility of developing an infection after this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Loss of Motion in the Knee

This video clip explains the loss of motion in the knee that you can expect with this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Medical Equipment Failure

This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Pain and Swelling

This clip features information about pain and swelling after the procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Transmission of Disease

This video clip explores the risk for transmission of disease associated with this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Unstable Knee

This multimedia clip discusses a loose or unstable knee, which can occur with this procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Expected Results

This video describes what to expect after your ACL surgery.

ACL Reconstruction Procedure

The ACL reconstruction procedure is explained in detail in this interactive video clip.

ACL Reconstruction Risks -- An Overview

This video clip explains that ACL reconstruction is a very safe procedure.

ACL Reconstruction Types

There are a few different types of ACL reconstruction, as this interactive video explains.

ACL Reconstruction Using ACL Bone-Patellar-Bone Graft -- Presentation Summary

This video clip explains that the purpose of ACL surgery is to replace a torn ACL.

ACL Reconstruction With a Bone Patellar Bone Graft

This media clip explains in detail ACL reconstruction with a bone patellar bone graft.

ACL Reconstruction With a Sterile Cadaver Graft

This interactive video explains in detail ACL reconstruction with a sterile cadaver graft.

ACL Reconstruction: Presentation Summary

This video clip explains that the purpose of ACL surgery is to replace a torn ACL.

ACL Repair

ACL Surgery

During an ACL surgery, a torn ligament in the knee is removed and replaced with a graft. This eMedTV Web page explains the procedure in detail, including the different types of grafts, where they come from, and what to expect.

ACL Surgery (Allograft)

This video clip talks about what happens during ACL reconstruction.

ACL Surgery (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.