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Dwarfism Treatment Options

There are few and expensive options for Dwarfism treatment, such as Surgery for Limbs, Surgery to correct Spine problems, and  Diagnostic and Genetic counseling services.

Surgery for Limbs is a surgery for a Dwarf with a very small limbs. What this surgery does is it divides a bone and straightens it and performs on it to keep it that way, and inserts metals into the growth plate to change the way the bone is growing. Eventually the two pieces of bone are pulled apart while a new straightened bone grows in between them.

Surgery to correct Spine problems is a surgery that opens up the spinal canal to take pressure off the spinal cord and nerves. Scoliosis is a main cause for Dwarfism, and many Dwarfs have very crooked spines. This surgery will use metal rods to straighten out the spine.

Diagnostic and Genetic counseling services is services for both Dwarf children and pregnant woman. Experts help explain the condition and the possibility of the child having bone dysplasia.

Little People Of America: An Organization With A Cause

People diagnosed with dwarfism still live happy lives, there both intellectual and capable of all the things we are, they just have more issues. Little People Of America is a national support organization that helps both people diagnosed with dwarfism and their families. Little People Of America is non-profit, and welcomes all 200+ forms of dwarfism. Little People Of America has many members, 6000+, nationally and internationally.

Little People Of America provides social interaction, peer support, and parenting classes. Little People Of America takes anyone affected by dwarfism relationship was or directly, any size.
Little People Of America began in 1957, famous actor Billy Barty asked all Little Sized People to congregate with him in Reno Nevada, 20+ people came to the gathering! Donations ARE accepted!!

"Little People of America is a primarily all-volunteer organization for persons and families involved with the condition of dwarfism. We do not diagnose, treat, or provide genetic counseling. We are involved in peer and parent support, medical resources and referrals, scholarships, and programs that benefit the dwarfism community, while trying to promote education, community outreach, personal and family strength, and life achievements."
-Little People Of America Organization

What do you think about Little People Of America? In my opinion I believe the organization is great, and really cares about helping people.. Please comment and share your opinion and useful feedback!

Video On Primordial Dwarfism

This video introduces the author to primordial dwafism, a serious topic. The video features Kenadie who is diagnosed with dwarfism, and talks about her life and the health struggles.

All About Dwarfism: What You Were Never Told

I chose to blog about dwarfism, also known as short stature because society considers Dwarfism to be entertainment, which it is not. People in society don't understand that Dwarfism is a dangerous diagnosis that could and commonly comes with severe health issues. People diagnosed with Dwarfism have a normal intelligence, and Dwarfism isn't a reason for someone to assume that Dwarfs are incapable, they have just as much potential as us. By creating this blog I hope to expand peoples views and knowledge on Dwarfism, and also hope to help people understand that Dwarfism isn't just a physical characteristic, it also comes along with health issues.


Dwarfism is "characterized by short stature". In order to be legally classified as a dwarf, the person needs to be an adult who measures 4 feet 10 inches (4'10) or shorter in height, and who has disproportional limb and trunk lengths to their body. Dwarfism or in other words short stature is caused by a sudden mutation or change in the egg or sperm cell before conception, or by genetic changes caused by both or one of the parents. There are many types of dwarfism, most types are recognized as skeletal dysplasias, which is abnormal bone growth. There are two types of skeletal dysplasias, short-trunk and short-limb. People with short-trunk dysplasias have a shorter trunk with average sized limbs, while people with short-limb dysplasias have an average sized trunk with shorter arms and legs. The most common type of dwarfism is achondroplasia, which is the type of short stature that 70% of dwarfs have. Dwarfism most commonly is seen in families where both the parents are average height, for example; 4-5 people diagnosed with achondroplasia were off spring of two people who were average sized. Depending on what causes the short stature, two average sized people can have a child with achondroplasia, and two people diagnosed with achondroplasia can have an average sized child. Diastrophic dysplasia is another different type of short-limb dysplasias. Diastrophic dysplasia is present in 1 in 100,000 births. People diagnosed with diastrophic dysplasia have shorter calves and forearms. SED also known as Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasias occurs in every 1 in 95,000 births and is also known as one of the most common forms. People diagnosed with Spondyloepiphyseal dyplasias have a lack of growth in their trunks, and this growth may not be seen until 5-10 years old.


Do you find this topic interesting? Did you learn more about Dwarfism than you had before? Feel free to comment and let me know!