Kyphosis

Patient Guide to Achondroplasia Kyphosis
Source/Author: Paul Sponseller, Michael Ain, Nancy Miller, Michael Bank. Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins.
Web-based (lay)
Detailed article in lay terms about kyphosis in achondroplasia.

Patient Guide to Kyphosis
Source/Author: Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics
Web-based (lay)
Article in lay terms about kyphosis - causes, symptoms, treatment, etc.

Postlaminectomy kyphosis in the skeletally immature achondroplast.
Source/Author: Ain MC, Shirley ED, Pirouzmanesh A, Hariri A, Carson BS. 
Abstract
Article on the risk of the development of kyphosis after laminectomies in young patients with achondroplasia. 
Full text article available by contacting [email protected]

PREVENTION OF FIXED, ANGULAR KYPHOSIS in Achondroplasia for Physicians, Orthotists and other Health Professionals.
Source/Author: Richard M Pauli, Peggy Modaff, Catherine A Reiser
Resource
Paper written in medical terms discussing which interventions can help to prevent a fixed kyphosis in children with achondroplasia. 

Prevention of fixed, angular kyphosis in achondroplasia.
Source/Author: Pauli RM, Breed A, Horton VK, Glinski LP, Reiser CA. 
Abstract
Article on ways for parents to work with children with achondroplasia in order to prevent fixed kyphosis which can often require surgical intervention. 
Full article available by contacting [email protected].

Spine and Spinal Cord Problems in Bone Dysplasias
Source/Author: Richard M. Pauli, MD, PhD
Support Group
Article published in LPA Today (1991-1992) that provides a good overview of the spinal issues that little people can have.

Spinal deformity in short-stature syndromes.
Source/Author: Tolo VT. Instr Course Lect. 1990;39:399-405. 
Abstract
Review of the spinal problems that can occur in conditions of short stature.