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This eMedTV Web page explains the role of achondroplasia genetics in determining whether the disease is due to a mutation in a specific gene or whether the gene is passed from a parent with the condition 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.
Achondroplasia symptoms (dwarfism, short limbs, enlarged head) may be associated with other conditions, like breathing disorders, obesity, and recurrent ear infections. This eMedTV page covers achondroplasia symptoms and other associated problems.
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 are available to treat the signs, symptoms, or health conditions associated with achondroplasia. This eMedTV article gives a summary of achondroplasia treatments.
| 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 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.
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| 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.
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.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Abnormal Scarring |
This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Bleeding and Transfusions |
This video explains the level of bleeding and need for transfusions that may occur with this procedure.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Blood Clots |
This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Graft Failure |
This video segment discusses the risk of graft failure with an ACL reconstruction surgery.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Infection |
This clip discusses the possibility of developing an infection after this procedure.
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| 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.
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| ACL Reconstruction Complications -- Medical Equipment Failure |
This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| ACL Reconstruction: Presentation Summary |
This video clip explains that the purpose of ACL surgery is to replace a torn ACL.
ACL surgery is a reconstruction procedure in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is replaced. As this eMedTV page explains, the torn ligament is replaced with one of three types of ACL grafts: hamstring tendon, patellar tendon, or an allograft.
| 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.