Hypochondroplasia kid: Groweth Hormones

What is hypochondroplasia?

Hypochondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. This condition affects the conversion of cartilage into bone (a process called ossification), particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. Hypochondroplasia is similar to another skeletal disorder called achondroplasia, but the features tend to be milder.

All people with hypochondroplasia have short stature. The adult height for men with this condition ranges from 138 centimeters to 165 centimeters (4 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 5 inches). The height range for adult women is 128 centimeters to 151 centimeters (4 feet, 2 inches to 4 feet, 11 inches).

People with hypochondroplasia have short arms and legs and broad, short hands and feet. Other characteristic features include a large head, limited range of motion at the elbows, a sway of the lower back (lordosis), and bowed legs. These signs are generally less pronounced than those seen with achondroplasia and may not be noticeable until early or middle childhood. Some studies have reported that a small percentage of people with hypochondroplasia have mild to moderate intellectual disability or learning problems, but other studies have produced conflicting results.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Groweth Hormones

So we have been waiting and praying for the groweth Hormones for over a year and now they are sitting in my refrigerator. I have tried to tell CoCo they the shot will help him grow and he says "I not wanna grow" He just doesn't want a shot. We have to be professionally trained by a nurse to administer the groweth hormone shots so again were waiting. Im a little nervous about all of the responsibility but Im ready to give Coleman a better chance at life. Its funny how simple life is and how complicated. I know my Nana prayed for years for this decision about what was the best for CoCo.