Diastrophic Dysplasia

Cervical spine in patients with diastrophic dysplasia--radiographic findings in 122 patients.
Source/Author: Remes VM, Marttinen EJ, Poussa MS, Helenius IJ, Peltonen JI.; Pediatr Radiol. 2002 Sep;32(9):621-8. Epub 2002 Jul 4. Related Articles, Links 
Abstract
Analysis of the anatomy of the cervical spine in diastrophic dysplasia to better understand its complications.

Diastrofia Displasia (Booklet)
Source/Author: Mary Carten and Vita Gagne with Dr. Charles Scott, Dr. Cheryl Reid and Dr. Monica Carten.
Medical Review
In SPANISH.
Booklet on diastrophic dysplasia for patients and families. Multiple pictures of people with diastrophic dysplasia. Discusses clinical features, mobility and development, anesthesia, pregnancy and resources. 

Diastrophic dwarfism
Source/Author: M. le Merrer, M.D.; Orphanet 
Web-based (medical)
Brief overview of the condition, scientific citations, clinical features and other web sites.

DIASTROPHIC DYSPLASIA
Source/Author: OMIM, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man 
Web-based (medical)
Medical/Scientific description of Diastrophic Dysplasia with emphasis on the genetics of the condition.

Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Luisa Bonafe, MD, PhD, Andrea Superti-Furga, MD - GeneReviews 
Web-based (medical)
Detailed, numerous hyperlinks. Discusses: Diagnosis; Clinical Description; Differential Diagnosis; Management; Genetic Counseling; Molecular Genetics; Resources.

DIASTROPHIC DYSPLASIA
Source/Author: Giuseppe Selva. M.D., S. Jay Kumar, M.D. 
Web-based (medical)
Clinical case presentation of a patient with diastrophic dysplasia with emphasis on the orthopedics of the condition.

Medical information - Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Restricted Growth Association 
Support Group
Basic overview of this condition. 

Diastrophic dysplasia
Source/Author: Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research 
Web-based (medical)
X-rays and photographs of diastrophic dysplasia.

Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Scott, Charles; Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours
Medical review
Excellent overview of this condition including: how it happens, its genetics, physical features, diagnosis, medical management, prognosis, etc.

Diastrophic Dysplasia Booklet
Source/Author: Mary Carten and Vita Gagne with Dr. Charles Scott, Dr. Cheryl Reid and Dr. Monica Carten 
Medical review
Booklet on diastrophic dysplasia for patients and families. Written in lay terms. Multiple pictures of people with diastrophic dysplasia. Discusses clinical features, mobility and development, anesthesia, pregnancy and resources.

Growth chart for diastrophic dysplasia, males and females
Source/Author: WM Horton et al 
Growth chart 
Single chart by age for males and females with diastrophic dysplasia. Height needs to be converted to centimeters.

Growth chart for males and females with diastrophic dysplasia
Source/Author: Makitie O and Kaitila I 
Growth chart
Individual growth charts for boys and girls with diastrophic dysplasia. Measurements must be converted to centimeters

Diastrophic dysplasia: a specific prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound.
Source/Author: Gembruch U, Niesen M, Kehrberg H, Hansmann M.; Prenat Diagn. 1988 Sep;8(7):539-45. 
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DIASTROPHIC HELP
Support Group
Web site for parents of children with diastrophic dysplasia. Information on adaptations that can be made to help a child with this condition be independent.

Growth in diastrophic dysplasia.
Source/Author: Makitie O, Kaitila I.; J Pediatr. 1997 Apr;130(4):641-6 
Abstract
Growth charts for diastrophic dysplasia

Motor milestones in children with diastrophic dysplasia.
Source/Author: Crockett MM, Carten MF, Hurko O, Sponseller PD.; J Pediatr Orthop. 2000 Jul-Aug;20(4):437-41 
Abstract 
Provides average ages for motor milestone attainment for children with diastrophic dysplasia
Full text article available by contacting [email protected]

Natural History: Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Richard M. Pauli, M.D., Ph.D. 
Medical Review
Review of the various medical complications that can occur with diastrophic dysplasia and discussion on what is appropriate for monitoring and interventions. Written in medical terms. Originals can be ordered from the Midwest Bone Dysplasia Clinic.

Patient Guide to Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Paul Sponseller, Michael Ain, Nancy Miller, Michael Bank. Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins.
Web-based (lay)
Article in lay terms on the causes, symptoms, and natural history of diastrophic dysplasia. 

Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of diastrophic dwarfism.
Source/Author: Tongsong T, Wanapirak C, Sirichotiyakul S, Chanprapaph P.; J Clin Ultrasound. 2002 Feb;30(2):103-5. 
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Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of diastrophic dysplasia at 13 weeks of gestation.
Source/Author: Severi FM, Bocchi C, Sanseverino F, Petraglia F.; J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2003 Apr;13(4):282-4.
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The knee joint in diastrophic dysplasia. A clinical and radiological study.
Source/Author: Peltonen J, Vaara P, Marttinen E, Ryoppy S, Poussa M.; J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1999 Jul;81(4):625-31. 
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Thoracic and lumbar spine in diastrophic dysplasia: a clinical and magnetic resonance imaging analysis.
Source/Author: Remes V, Tervahartiala P, Poussa M, Peltonen J.; Spine. 2001 Jan 15;26(2):187-95. 
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Total Hip Arthroplasty in Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Ilkka Helenius, MD, PhD, Ville Remes, MD, PhD, Kaj Tallroth, MD, PhD, Jari Peltonen, MD, PhD, Mikko Poussa, MD, PhD and Timo Paavilainen, MD, PhD 
Full text
In depth medical journal article about this group's extensive experience with hip replacement in diastrophic dysplasia.

Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Diastrophic Dysplasia
Source/Author: Helenius I, Remes V, Lohman M, Tallroth K, Poussa M, Helenius M, Paavilainen T.
Full text
In depth medical journal article about this group's extensive experience with knee replacement in diastrophic dysplasia.

Walking ability in patients with diastrophic dysplasia: a clinical, electroneurophysiological, treadmill, and MRI analysis.
Source/Author: Remes V, Poussa M, Lonnqvist T, Puusa A, Tervahartiala P, Helenius I, Peltonen J.; J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Sep-Oct;24(5):546
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Abstract 
Understanding the etiology of walking difficulties and differences in diastrophic dysplasia. 

Case report: prenatal diagnosis of diastrophic dysplasia by ultrasound at 21 weeks of gestation in a mother with massive obesity.
Source/Author: Jung C, Sohn C, Sergi C.; Prenat Diagn. 1998 Apr;18(4):378-83. 
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DIASTROPHIC DYSPLASIA
Source/Author: Giuseppe Selva. M.D., S. Jay Kumar, M.D., ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT, THE ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE 
Web-based (medical)
Medical case presentation of an individual with diastrophic dysplasia, including clinic features, genetics, radiographic features, joint/orthopedic issues.