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1 It is reported that amyoplasia comprises 43% of reported cases. 2  No racial tendency is present. 3  Males are more affected in X-linked recessive disorders; otherwise, females and males are equally affected.  Arthrogryposis is detected at birth or in utero using ultrasound.
1 Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of bone growth. 2  Achondroplasia is the cause of the most common type of dwarfism (short-limbed disproportionate dwarfism). 3  Achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs.4  The appearance of the person with achondroplasia is characteristic. Complications of achondroplasia can affect the brain and the spinal cord. 2  Achondroplasia is inherited as a dominant trait but 80% of cases are due to new mutations (neither parent has achondroplasia). 3  Achondroplasia can be diagnosed before birth.