Treatment of Genetic Skeletal Disorders at John Hunter
Children’s Hospital
A genetic disorder
can be any condition caused by an abnormality in a person’s genes or
chromosomes. This is an abnormality present in the genetic make-up
of a person since their conception.
Like all tissues in the body, the bones and muscles
can be affected by genetic disease. Genetic disorders that affect the
bones and muscles only, are not common. Genetic problems that affect
bones and muscles are usually related to a syndrome (a group of disorders
that is given a single name). The bone and muscle problems are often
only a part of a syndrome.
Listed below are fact sheets, useful links and support
groups for more common genetic
disorders that affect muscles and bones:
Disclaimer
It should be noted that this document reflects what is currently
regarded as a safe and appropriate approach to care. However, as
in any clinical situation there may be factors that cannot be covered
by a single set of guidelines, this document should be used as a
guide, rather than as a complete authorative statement of procedures
to be followed in respect of each individual presentation. It does
not replace the need for the application of clinical judgment to
each individual presentation.
