{"id":5349,"date":"2026-06-09T13:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/?page_id=5349"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:17:29","slug":"care-and-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/care-and-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Care and\u2028Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"acf-block-6a33fc603276c\" class=\"hero hero-split\">\n\t<div class=\"split-hero-text-area\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-hero-text-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t                            <h1>care and management\n<\/h1>\n                                        <p>Children with hypochondroplasia can have unique care needs that change over time. Learn about the ways you can support your child through adaptations to their environment, the importance of specialized medical care, and different approaches to management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                        <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/stay-connected\/\" target=\"_self\">Stay connected<\/a><\/p>\n            \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"split-hero-image desktop-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Care-Hero-Desktop-1440px-2_3-aspect-ratio.png?v=1.26);\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"split-hero-image mobile-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/hch-care-hero-mobile.png?v=1.26);\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283035eaf52\" class=\"block cards cards-3-col bg-band bg-band-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cards-title\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t    <h2>Creating a supportive environment\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p>With guidance from your healthcare team, you can support your child\u2019s independence by creating an environment that&#8217;s accessible, safe, and tailored to their specific needs. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t    \n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283035eb712\" class=\"card\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"card-content\">\n                            <h4>At home\n<\/h4>\n        \n                                                                                                            <ul>\n<li>Consider light switch extenders, step stools, lever-style taps, and lower storage for easy access<\/li>\n<li>Strollers, car seats, and furniture should support your child&#8217;s head, neck, and back<\/li>\n<li>As your child grows, toileting wands and pedal extenders for bikes and cars may be useful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33412\" class=\"card\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"card-content\">\n                            <h4>At school\n<\/h4>\n        \n                                                                                                            <ul>\n<li>Work with teachers to ensure an inclusive, supportive environment that helps your child manage everyday school activities<\/li>\n<li>If your child goes to public school, consider 504 plans (accommodations) or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to address educational barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283035eb69b\" class=\"card\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"card-content\">\n                            <h4>Clothing and footwear\n<\/h4>\n        \n                                                                                                            <ul>\n<li>Look for wide-fitting shoes as many children with hypochondroplasia have wider feet<\/li>\n<li>Adapt clothing with shortened sleeves or pant legs and use easy fastenings (zippers, magnetic snaps, velcro, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d3366a\" class=\"wavy-divider white\"><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d338eb\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-tertiary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"connecting-with-experienced-care-team\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            \n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Connecting with an experienced care team<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Hypochondroplasia affects everyone differently, so it\u2019s important that your child gets regular checkups to monitor their growth and health. <a href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/about-hypochondroplasia\/\">Depending on your child\u2019s needs,<\/a> you may work with a team of doctors, including pediatricians, growth experts, and other specialists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33e1d\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center bottom-border\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/image-7.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Primary care\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>Your child\u2019s main healthcare team may consist of their regular pediatrician along with doctors experienced in hypochondroplasia care.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pediatrician<\/strong> (primary care for children)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geneticist <\/strong>(genetic conditions)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pediatric endocrinologist<\/strong> (growth conditions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33eb0\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center bottom-border\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/supporting-specialists-Green-section.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Supporting specialists\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>If your child experiences other health impacts related to hypochondroplasia, they may also need to see other doctors to get specialized care.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Otolaryngologist<\/strong> (recurrent ear infections)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pulmonologist<\/strong> (sleep breathing concerns)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurologist<\/strong> (neurocognitive concerns)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orthopedist<\/strong> (skeletal concerns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33eea\" class=\"block wrapped-content\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-6a297a284c4ad\" class=\"heading-icon\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Property-1tips.svg?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33f0c\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Insider Tip<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>You know your child best<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">As you navigate your child\u2019s care, you\u2019ll meet doctors, nurses, and other specialists. Ask questions and learn as much as possible. Trust your doctor\u2019s guidance while listening to your instincts. You know your child best and it\u2019s important that you share your insights and questions with your doctors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"management\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"management-and-ongoing-research\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center\">MANAGEMENT AND ONGOING RESEARCH<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d33fd6\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center content-reverse\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/tracking-growth-Management-section-rounded-corners.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Tracking growth and development\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>As your child grows, it&#8217;s important that they have regular check-ups with experienced growth specialists (such as a pediatric endocrinologist). They should be tracking your child\u2019s development using <strong>hypochondroplasia-specific growth charts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d34042\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center content-reverse\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/proactive-health-Management-section-rounded-corners.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Proactive health monitoring\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>These growth specialists will also <strong>proactively monitor for signs or symptoms associated with hypochondroplasia<\/strong> that may need additional attention by other doctors. For example, if your child has recurrent ear infections, an otolaryngologist (or ENT doctor) may recommend specific management options.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d340ac\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center content-reverse\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/supportive-care-Management-section-rounded-corners.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Supportive care\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>Mental health professionals can also <strong>support your child and family with psychological, emotional, and social challenges<\/strong> throughout the hypochondroplasia journey. This may include clinical social workers who can help coordinate needs within the health system and school.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d340e4\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-secondary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d34152\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center bottom-border\">\n            <div class=\"image-block large\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/ongoing-research-Management-section-sharp-corners.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Ongoing research\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>Currently there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for hypochondroplasia that target the cause of inhibited bone growth. Existing management options are not hypochondroplasia-specific:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limb-lengthening surgery<\/li>\n<li>Supportive care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Treatments that target the cause of hypochondroplasia are currently being studied in clinical trials<\/strong> and may soon offer more options for care.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/stay-connected\/\">Sign up<\/a> to stay informed.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"FAQs\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom block-remove-bottom-padding\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-6a297a284c58a\" class=\"heading-icon\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/icon-faq.svg?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d341a7\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center\">FAQs About Care and Management<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Explore these FAQs for a more complete picture of hypochondroplasia care.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d345bf\" class=\"block accordion block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>How can I help support my child\u2019s unique needs?\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>You can help create a more accessible and inclusive environment for your child by making some changes around your home, their school, and their daily life. These adaptations can help promote your child\u2019s independence and support them as they grow.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Which doctors manage hypochondroplasia?\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>As hypochondroplasia affects each child differently, they may require care from a team of doctors with different specialities and areas of focus to address their unique health needs that may change over time.<\/p>\n<p>Pediatricians, geneticists, and pediatric endocrinologists will play a large role in the primary care of your child\u2019s condition. For other aspects of your child\u2019s health that may be impacted by hypochondroplasia, specialists including otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, and orthopedists, among others, can play an important role in proactively and comprehensively managing your child&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Is there a treatment for hypochondroplasia?\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments that target the cause of hypochondroplasia but therapies are currently being studied in clinical trials. For now, care should be proactive and focused on keeping your child healthy. This includes regularly checking their growth, their back, their sleep, and how they are learning.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about ongoing studies in hypochondroplasia, you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clinicaltrials.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>What are clinical trials?\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>Clinical trials are a type of research study that tests medical treatments to determine if the therapy is safe and effective for specific\u2028medical conditions. The results of clinical trials are used by the FDA to evaluate potential treatments for approval. For ongoing studies in hypochondroplasia, you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clinicaltrials.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d34965\" class=\"block call-to-action call-to-action-no-overlay block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-content\">\n\t\t\t\t                            <div class=\"cta-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/paper-airplane-CTA-block.png?v=1.26\" alt=\"\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-content-main\">\n                        <div class=\"content-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t        <h2 class=\"h3\">Stay updated on hypochondroplasia care and management\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t        <p>Get information about upcoming hypochondroplasia therapies and management approaches currently being studied.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"content-block\">\n                                <p><a class=\"button button-ghost button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/stay-connected\/\" target=\"_self\">Sign up now<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d349a8\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-alternative block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d349d4\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bober MB, Bellus GA, Cheung MS, et al. Hypochondroplasia. In GeneReviews<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> [Internet]. 1999 (updated September 25, 2025). Accessed May 14, 2026. https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK1477\/<\/li>\n<li>Cheung MS, Cole TJ, Arundel P, et al. Growth reference charts for children with hypochondroplasia. <em>Am J Med Genet A.<\/em> 2024;194(2):243-252.<\/li>\n<li>Fagereng E, Htwe S, McDonald S, et al. Mental health conditions, physical functioning, and health-related quality of life in adults with a skeletal dysplasia: a cross-sectional multinational study. <em>Orphanet J Rare Dis<\/em>. 2025;20(1):116.<\/li>\n<li>Galetaki D, Zhang A, Rangos N, et al. Parental perception of quality of life and impact of short stature in children with hypochondroplasia and other genetic causes of short stature. <em>Horm Res Paediatr.<\/em> 2025;17:1-9.<\/li>\n<li>Javalkar K, Rak E, Phillips A, et al. Predictors of caregiver burden among mothers of children with chronic conditions. <em>Children (Basel)<\/em>. 2017;4(5):39.<\/li>\n<li>Kim HY, Ko JM. Clinical management and emerging therapies of FGFR3-related skeletal dysplasia in childhood. <em>Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab<\/em>. 2022;27(2):90-97.<\/li>\n<li>Little People of America. Adaptive products. Accessed May 14, 2026. https:\/\/www.lpaonline.org\/adaptive-products-<\/li>\n<li>Little People of America. Ideas for home adaptations. Accessed May 14, 2026. https:\/\/www.lpaonline.org\/a-guide-to-home-modifications<\/li>\n<li>Little People of America. Parent and teacher corner. Accessed May 14, 2026. https:\/\/www.lpaonline.org\/for-parents-and-teachers<\/li>\n<li>NIH. Efficacy. Accessed May 14, 2026. https:\/\/toolkit.ncats.nih.gov\/glossary\/efficacy\/<\/li>\n<li>NIH. What are clinical trials and studies? 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Living with hypochondroplasia: a qualitative exploration of children&#8217;s and caregivers&#8217; experiences, challenges, and unmet needs. <em>Mol Genet Genomic Med.<\/em> 2025;13(11):e70151.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6a283f4d34c13\" class=\"block next-previous block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"link link-prev\">\n                                    <p><a class=\"button button-text button-arrow button-arrow-left\" href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/about-hypochondroplasia\/\" target=\"_self\">About Hypochondroplasia<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"link link-next\">\n                                    <p><a class=\"button button-text button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/hypochondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/community-and-resources\/\" target=\"_self\">Community and 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