What Causes Lumbar Lordosis?

Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a very common form of dwarfism displayed by having short limbs along with a normal-sized torso. This type of dwarfism, which forms during fetal development, is found in around one out of every twenty-five thousand births. It's at this point in time when a lot of cartilage in the fetus is supposed to convert into bone. In fact, most of the cartilage will do so in normal circumstances. This condition occurs when most of the cartilage doesn't convert directly to bone like it's supposed to. In the majority of cases, achondroplasia isn't inherited. The symptoms of this form of dwarfism are all physical as opposed to mental, and a short stature almost always occurs. The arms, legs, and fingers will likely be short as well. The forehead may be particularly large and prominent, while a decreased muscle tone is also common. These growth issues can cause lumbar lordosis to develop.

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