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How To Correct Spinal And Ankle Curvature Caused By Campomelic Dysplasia Dwarfism?

My daughter was diagnosed with campomelic dysplasia dwarfism and so much more.....she just turned 10 in May, what can I do to help her walk her ankles are very bowed and her upper body is bell shaped and she has a 51 degree curve in her back still waiting for an answer for surgury....
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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many thanks.
you need multidisciplinary team approach,
1.pediatric endocrinologist.
2.spinal surgeon or orthopedic surgeon.
3.occupational therapist to help him for the different braces.
All services can be available in tertiary centre.
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How To Correct Spinal And Ankle Curvature Caused By Campomelic Dysplasia Dwarfism?

many thanks. you need multidisciplinary team approach, 1.pediatric endocrinologist. 2.spinal surgeon or orthopedic surgeon. 3.occupational therapist to help him for the different braces. All services can be available in tertiary centre.