Medical Articles
Dwarfism White Paper Information sheets
Care and Management Summary Papers
Complementary and alternative medicine.pdf
Dwarfism Diagnosis Descriptions for 19 of the 400+ known types
Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis.pdf
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia.pdf
OI_ osteogenesis imperfecta.pdf
Primordial Microcephalic osteodysplastic MOPD I II III_angl.pdf
3rd Party Articles
Achondroplasia: A Comprehensive Clinical Review as a PDF
by Richard M. Pauli (2019)
If the diagnosis is achondroplasia, this is essential reading and also something your family doctor or paediatrician should have a copy of.
Health Supervision for Children with Achondroplasia (Sept 2005)
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/116/3/771
Breathing Problems in Children with Achondroplasia and When to Be Concerned as a PDF.
By Dr. Cheryl Reid, LPA Medical Advisory Board
Handling the Newborn and Young Infant with Achondroplasia.
Nutrition and the Little Person as a PDF
By Dr. Judith Hall, Prof. Medical Genetics University of British Columbia
Ways To Cut Calories as a PDF.
By Jayne Telford
Sleep Apnea in Dwarfism as a PDF
By Kate Feibusch
Special Problems Of Anesthesia For Little People as a PDF.
By Dr. Judith Hall, Prof. Medical Genetics University of British Columbia
Extended Limb Lengthening – an article
https://www.aboutjonesfamily.com/PAGES/CYCLE2.HTM
Oh, My Aching Back as a PDF.
By Dr. Robert Wassman Jr., M.D.
Neck Disorders In Little People as a PDF.
By Dr. George S. Bassett, M.D.
Spine and Spinal Cord Problems in Bone Dysplasias as a PDF.
By Dr. Richard M. Pauli, M.D., Ph.D.
Little People and The Eustachian Tube as a PDF.
By Dr. Rob Hekkenberg, MD F.R.C.S.C. - Royal Victoria Hospital - Barrie, Ontario
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3rd Party Website Links to Articles
LPA Medical Resource Center as a link to their webpage.
By the Little People of America Medical Advisory Board - USA
Growth charts
Achondroplasia chart for BMI ages 0-16 years
Source/Author: JE Hoover-Fong et al
Charts for calculating BMI in children with achondroplasia. This page has separate charts for boys and girls.
Achondroplasia chart for BMI ages 0-16 with superimposed reference curves for children of average stature
Source/Author: JE Hoover-Fong et al
Charts for calculating BMI in children with achondroplasia and comparing them to BMIs for children of average stature. This page has separate charts for boys and girls.