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FOP

100

^{Disease where connective tissue turns to bones.}

^{What is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)?}

200

^{Muscle, tendons, and ligaments}

^{Where does bone formation occur in FOP?}

300

^{Genetic condition due to a mutation in the gene for bones.}

^{Why does FOP occur?}

400

^{Onset before age of 10}​​

^{When does it happen?}

500

^{Only known medical disease in human body where tissue of one organ system changes into another.}

^{What is unique about this disease?}

Symptoms

100

^{Bones and Joints}

^{What hardenings and stiffens in FOB patients?}

200

What is the malformation of the hallux (big toe) and first sign of FOP?

300

^{Decreased mobility or Permanent immobility}

^{What level of mobility do you have with FOP?}

400

^{Hearing impairment}

^{Does hearing loss occur with FOB?}

500

^{Difficulty hearing and speaking}

^{What happens when bone growth occurs in the jaw and neck?}

Therapy

100

^{No cure or definitive treatment}

^{Is this a lifelong condition?}

200

^{Flexible cutlery, shoe funnels, magnetic buttons}

^{What is improving quality of life?}

300

^{Avoiding injuries, infections or surgery}

^{How to prevent flare-ups?}

400

^Steroids

^{How to treat certain flare-ups?}

Did you know

100

^90%

^{How many patients are misdiagnosed or mismanaged with FOP?}

200

^{Wheelchair bound}

^{What occurs by 20's?}

300

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^{How many cases worldwide?}

400

^{Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome}

What is common reason for deaths in FOP individuals?

500

^{40 years old}

^{What is median age of death?}