Research Notes on Osteochondrodystrophy
Osteochondrodystrophy, also called skeletal dysplasia, is a term used to describe a group of over 200 disorders that are characterized by abnormal development of the bones and cartilages, resulting to short statures (dwarfism), having short limbs and normal-sized trunks. Skeletal dysplasia may also involve other skeletal abnormalities such as skull malformations, extra fingers (polydactyly), and chest malformations. Other non-skeletal anomalies that may manifest in osteochondrodystrophy are congenital cataract, myopia, deafness, hydrocephaly, heart defects and mental retardation.
Top Resources on Osteochondrodystrophy
- Wikipedia: Skeletal Dysplasia
- Patient UK: Osteochondrodystrophy
- eMedicine: Skeletal Dysplasia
- KidsHealth: Dwarfism
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via Healthline): Skeletal Dysplasia
- Nemours: Skeletal Dysplasias & Disorders
- University of California, San Francisco Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Pediatrics: Skeletal Dysplasia
- WrongDiagnosis: Skeletal Dysplasia – Orofacial Anomalies
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