Q78: Other osteochondrodysplasias
Q78.5: Metaphyseal dysplasia
The disease is hereditary. Other family members may therefore also be affected. A change in genetic information results in too much bone tissue being formed in certain places. The affected bones are then wider than usual.
This typically affects the long bones in your arms and legs. These bones are then wider than usual, especially at the ends. This can also deform and restrict the adjacent joints, causing a person to have problems walking or with other movements. The arms and legs can also be shorter than usual.
In addition to the bones in the arms and legs, other bones can also be thickened. Some parts of the body may then be swollen or have an unusual shape. The bones can also hurt. There may be other symptoms in addition to pain in bones and joints.
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