Journal of Orthopaedic Disorders

Shortness in height that results from a genetic or medical condition. A common cause of dwarfism is a genetic mutation that affects bone growth. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of four feet 10 inches or less. The average adult height in dwarfism is four feet. Common complications include bowing of the legs, hunching of the back and crowded teeth. Treatments are aimed at reducing complications. Surgery may help stabilise and correct the shape of the spine. Hormone therapy may increase final height in some cases. Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm). Many different medical conditions cause dwarfism Dwarfism is a recognized condition under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Information on the ADA is also available directly from the US Department of Justice, which administers the law. The journal is following a strict and thorough peer review process for assessing the quality of the manuscript and hence has gained name as one of the best open access journals in steroids.