Know all about Short stature/Little people of the world
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 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 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 […]
Dwarfism: All you need to know
Dwarfism is a condition in which an individual is short-statured because of genes or medical reasons. Adults of 4 feet 10 inches or up to 5 feet height suffer from dwarfism as per varying medical standards. In general, an adult with a height up to 4 feet on average is considered a dwarf. Dwarfism is […]