Are baby walkers safe: busting the common myths

baby walker

Walkers are devices designed to help babies learn how to walk and usually involve an apparatus with wheeled frames with suspended seats. More often than not we see parents all around the world swooning over little toddlers who are trying to walk in their baby walkers. Nevertheless, did you know that baby walkers are completely […]

Know all about Short stature/Little people of the world

Dwarfism

Dwarfism refers to a state when a person is short in stature either because of their genes or medical reasons. As per the Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) any adult under the height of 4 feet 10 inches can be considered a dwarf. Other groups extend the criteria for certain forms of dwarfism […]

Short stature: Treatment options

Dwarfism

Dwarfism refers to a state when a person is short in stature either because of their genes or medical reasons. As per the Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) any adult under the height of 4 feet 10 inches can be considered a dwarf. Other groups extend the criteria for certain forms of dwarfism […]

Bone Lengthening:  All You Need to Know

Bone Lengthening

Bone lengthening is a procedure to lengthen the bones in the arms or legs. It is a gradual process to slowly promote the length of bones and soft tissues such as skin, nerves and muscles. More often than not this process takes several months if performed with utmost care. Limb lengthening can also be combined […]