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Dwarfism is a genetic disorder that causes a condition of short stature.
There are 2 types of dwarfism:
Disproportionate Dwarfism:
an individual characterized with an average sized torso and shorter (limbs) arms and legs OR a smaller torso and longer (limbs) arms and legs
Proportionate Dwarfism:
All body parts are proportional, however, shortened.
Dwarfism can be caused by many factors. Such factors often split between Proportionate and Disproportionate dwarfism.
Skeletal Dysplasis
There are many forms of Skeletal Dysplasia; the most common form is called ACHONDROPLASIA DWARFISM
Sometimes dwarfism is not evident until an individual reaches 5-10 years of age in which signs and symptoms become more evident.
Signs usually result for the most common form of dwarfism which is: Achondroplasia
PROGNOSIS
The prognosis of people with achondroplasia dwarfism depends on the severity of their condition.
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The most common form of dwarfism is "skeletal dysplasias" which is a genetic disorder that essentially causes disproportionate dwarfism.
What causes
Dwarfism?
There are many different forms of skeletal dysplasias.
ON THE OTHER HAND....
Achondroplasia
Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or lessen problems associated with dwarfism.
In most cases, individuals with dwarfism have medical or orthopedic complications, and may require physiotherapy
to help their muscles increase joint and range in motion.
DWARFISM
Achondroplasia diagnosis can be confirmed through genetic tests
in some cases, prenatal testing takes place as well