Whole-body and segmental analysis of body composition in adult males with achondroplasia using dual X-ray absorptiometry.

Achondroplasia is a condition characterized by a genetic mutation affecting long bone endplate development. Current data suggests that the bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) of achondroplasic populations are below age matched individuals of average stature (controls). Due to t...

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Main Authors: David Sims, Gladys Onambélé-Pearson, Adrian Burden, Carl Payton, Christopher Morse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213806