Hypochondroplasia kid: what to do?

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 20, 2010

what to do?

Today I went to get a job application and the secretary talked to Coleman as I filled out papers. When she asked how old he was , I thought here we go again. I aswered he was 3 1/2 years old and she of course, said he was soooo cute and then finally said the inevitable. He is so short, not in a rude way just a curious, interested way.I told her he had a form of dwarfism and was to be short, she shockingly called her friends over to look and pat him. I was inwardly hurt for him , baffled at what to do. Then I look over and he has charmed them all into Chocolate and smiles. Life is one big suprize. Take a deep breath, kristen and get on wwith life.