Thursday, February 19, 2009

How can dwarfism be treated?


Dwarfism can not be directly corrected. Although there are therapeutic intervintions, that greatly help little people reduce pain, or increase their height, or even help with adapting to society. There is also the option of injecting a thyroid hormone that can alter the effects of dwarfism, but there is a great chance of other physical complications, that will be permanent. Surgery is also an option, but not one usually taken, because of the very prominant side effects. A procedure called limb- lengthening is a more common type of surgery, but is very painful and is very costly.
There are much simpler ways to help deal with dwarfism through physical therapy, or orthopedic devices, such as braces or canes. Treatment can even get down to things as simple as shoe lifts, or styling hair in a upward fashion.

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