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Functional Independence Assessment in Children and Adolescents with Achondroplasia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional
Chung-Lin Lee1,2,3,4,5, Hung-Hsiang Fang1,6, Chih-Kuang Chuang7,8
1Department of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 16, 2025
Summary
Children with achondroplasia show high functional independence, especially in cognition. Mobility presents challenges, but most achieve independence with support, indicating positive outcomes for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Achondroplasia is the most common skeletal dysplasia, impacting 1 in 25,000 births.
- Limited research exists on functional independence assessment in pediatric achondroplasia using standardized tools.
- The WeeFIM scale offers a comprehensive evaluation of daily living skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess functional independence in children and adolescents with achondroplasia using the WeeFIM scale.
- To analyze functional capabilities across self-care, mobility, and cognition domains.
- To establish baseline data for clinical care and support planning.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 46 participants (aged 6-18) with achondroplasia.
- Data collected via standardized WeeFIM assessments and online surveys (2021-2024).
- WeeFIM evaluates 18 items across self-care, mobility, and cognition (scored 1-7).
Main Results:
- High mean functional scores: Cognition (97.1%), Self-care (91.4%), Mobility (90.0%).
- Near-complete independence in cognitive functions observed.
- Mobility challenges identified in stair climbing and transfers; independence increases with age.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric achondroplasia patients exhibit significant functional independence in daily activities.
- Cognitive abilities are largely unaffected; specific mobility limitations are manageable with accommodations.
- Findings support optimistic functional outcomes and inform clinical care strategies for achondroplasia.
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