For most people, falling is a minor injury which is only slightly painful and certainly not a cause for alarm, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Individuals with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), better known as Stone Man Syndrome, live their lives in fear of minor injuries, which trigger the progression of their condition. FOP is a rare disease which affects one in two million people; it slowly turns connective tissue such as tendons, muscles, and ligaments into bone.1 Stone Man Syndrome currently has no treatment, and although there is research into finding a treatment for the disease, the disease’s rarity and patient fragility make it difficult to study. Despite these obstacles scientists are making progress, finding creative ways to create a treatment for this peculiar disease.
Watch the video here:
What do you think about this. Let us know in the comments.
Comments