Evaluation of the Child with Short Stature

Charles T. Mehlman; Michael C. Ain

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2015.06.006

Evaluation of the Child with Short Stature

Charles T. Mehlman, Michael C. Ain

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Orthopedic surgeons frequently encounter short statured patients. A systematic approach is needed for proper evaluation of these children. The differential diagnosis includes both proportionate and disproportionate short stature types. A proper history and physical examination and judicious use of plain film radiography will establish the diagnosis in most cases. In addition to the orthopedic surgeon, most of these patients will also be evaluated by other specialists, including endocrinologists and geneticists. This article provides an overview of the evaluation of the child with short stature and offers several illustrative examples.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	523-531
Number of pages	9
Journal	Orthopedic Clinics of North America
Volume	46
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2015.06.006
State	Published - Oct 1 2015

Keywords

Children
Differential diagnosis
Physical examination
Prenatal evaluation
Short stature

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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