Friday, February, 10, 2012

Acrodysostosis

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Arkless-Graham; Acrodysplasia; Maroteaux-Malamut


Treatment

Treatment depends on the physical and mental problems that occur.

Orthopedic care, early intervention, and special education are recommended.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

Problems depend on the degree of skeletal involvement and mental retardation. In general, patients do relatively well.


Complications
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Worsening range of movement in the spine, elbows, and hands

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if your child seems to be growing or developing slowly or abnormally, or if you notice physical abnormalities in your infant.


Review Date: 11/01/2010
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)