Hypochondroplasia kid: same ole same ole

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.

Monday, July 12, 2010

same ole same ole

Well we waited in Shriner's to see Dr. Chen for what seemed like a lifetime(6 hrs) for a 30 min visit to tell us we are doing great. He is in the 25% for a two year old when he is four years old. His spine looked good, even though swayback was still prominent it is not an issue at this time. Same news, stay on growth hormones, get tonsils out and keep him physically active. We don't go back to genetisist for two years.
Head Circumfrence-52cm
Height-87cm
Weight-13.4kg