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What Type Of Dwarfism Is This?

Hi, My mother had normal head and torso size but her legs and arms were disproportionally small and her thumbs were clubbed. I heard there are several types of dwarfism. Would she be categorized under one of them? My email address is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

Detailed evaluation is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Type Of Dwarfism Is This?

Hello, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician