Hypochondroplasia kid: Reaching

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, July 23, 2010

Reaching

My mom got Coleman a fold up stool. It has a handle so he can carry it around and reach things he might not be able to normally. Im actually watching him right now take the stool around and turn off the lights he's able to reach.
We went to colemans brothers school, TL Rodes. Carter bis going to be in kindergarden next year and we went to see the school Coleman noticed that they had things his size. The tolits were low to the ground, the counter had one for adults and one smaller, coco can reach. The coolest thing he saw was the water fountian that he could reach, he smiled and said "my size". Its funny the things you don't notice when your looking at things from normal sizes. Everything changes your point of view when its your child.

2 comments:

UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Hi Kristen! We just saw genetics yesterday and it was confirmed that my 4 yo has HCH. We knew that he had skeletal dysplasia, but were unsure which and to what extent. Things look good for my little Drew. It is good to see someone create such and encouraging blog. I too live a life of crazy love!
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AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM
I am so glad drew is doing well. If yo have any uestions dont hesitate to ask.
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