Hypochondroplasia kid: I'm done!!

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.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

I'm done!!

We went for a check up at the pediatritions office the other day and the doctor asked, "Coleman how are your shots?" to which my sweet son answered " I don't want to grow, I'm done"

2 comments:

DebJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:09 AM
LOVE IT! I saw where you wanted "followers" so count me in!! I have been reading your blogs about Coleman, but hadn't made a comment, so now your know that I am reading....and praying! Love ya!
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DebJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:10 AM
OOPS! That should say "now YOU know".....my fingers are too cold today to type! :-)
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