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These conditions result from mutations in key cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) components, including cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), matrilin-3, and type IX collagen. Although genetically and clinically heterogeneous, PSACH and MED share convergent pathogenic mechanisms. Misfolded mutant ECM proteins are retained within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of growth plate chondrocytes, triggering chronic ER stress and impairing chondrocyte proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Moreover, some of the mutant protein is secreted and incorporated into the matrix, leading to altered collagen fibrillogenesis, disrupted proteoglycan distribution, and compromised biomechanical integrity. These alterations extend beyond cartilage, impacting tendons, ligaments, and muscle\u2013tendon junctions, contributing to joint laxity, impaired force transmission, and mild myopathy. 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