DWARFISM
BY: ANNA VAN NEWKIRK
WHAT IS DWARFISM?
Sizes, Shapes, and Colors
Sizes in dwarfism can very. Not every person will be the same.
Dwarfism in Movies
The Top 10 Movies Starring Dwarfs: 10. Jackass: The Movie 9. The Man with the Golden Gun 8. Willow 7. Freaks 6. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 5. The Wizard of Oz 4. Time Bandits 3. Poltergeist 2. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 1. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Charities
One of the biggest charities for Dwarfism is the Walking With Giants Foundation. http://www.walkingwithgiants.org/en/
More Information on Dwarfism
How does a baby deveop Dwarfism?
Symptoms
Slow growth before age 5
Periods of little or no change in height
Height below the fifth percentile on standard pediatric growth charts
Delayed or no sexual development during adolescence
Adult height usually less than 5 feet
Treatments
Common Surgical Treatments:
Inserting metal staples into the ends of long bones where growth occurs (growth plates)
Dividing a limb bone, straightening it and inserting metal plates to hold it in place
Inserting rods or staples to help correct the shape of the spine
Increasing the size of the opening in bones of the spine (vertebrae)