FOP

Disease

Disease Profile

FOP in this disease context refers to fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, an ultra-rare inherited disorder in which connective tissues progressively ossify and form extra-skeletal bone. The condition causes cumulative loss of mobility and severe disability over time. Flare-ups can be triggered by trauma and inflammation.

Category
Rare genetic connective tissue disorder
Prevalence
About 1 in 1,000,000 people worldwide
ICD Codes
  • M61.1

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