Overview

The Skeletal Dysplasia Group was founded in 1979 with the aim of promoting teaching and research into the rare developmental disorders of skeletal growth (osteochondrodystrophies). We do this primarily through our 3-day residential course held every second year, our twice-yearly scientific meetings, and through grants supporting new research and international presentations on the topic of skeletal dysplasia.

Previous educational lectures from our scientific meetings are available on the website for members, to facilitate ongoing CPD.

Members include professionals from all relevant branches of medicine and basic sciences including geneticists, radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, paediatricians, genetic nurses, endocrinologists and rheumatologists.

Our Membership

Membership is limited to medically or scientifically qualified individuals, and run by a committee of management formed by one orthopaedic surgeon, one radiologist and one medical geneticist, although others are co-opted - the aim being to reflect the principal disciplines of those undertaking the investigation and care of these disorders.

Founder Members

The Skeletal Dysplasia Group was founded in 1979 by the late Miss Ruth Wynne-Davies and Professor Christine Hall.