Limb lengthening is achieved using the body's own capacity to create new bone as well as the soft tissues, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves that surround and support it.

DIAGNOSIS:

Your pediatrician will likely examine a number of factors to assess your child's growth and determine whether he or she has a dwarfism-related disorder. In some cases, disproportionate dwarfism may be suspected during a prenatal ultrasound if very short limbs disproportionate to the trunk are noted.