Understanding Platycnemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Platycnemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the skeleton, particularly the long bones. It is characterized by short stature, bowed legs, and other skeletal abnormalities. The condition is caused by mutations in the PLATCN1 gene, which codes for a protein involved in the formation of the bone matrix.

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