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Results 1 - 10 of 74 for Short long bone
  1. Long bones 
    ... Some bones in the fingers are classified as long bones, even though they are short in length. This is due to the structure and shape of the bones, not their size. Long bones contain yellow bone marrow and red bone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002249.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Leg lengthening and shortening 
    ... unequal lengths. These procedures may: Lengthen an abnormally short leg Shorten an abnormally long leg Limit growth of a normal leg to allow the shorter leg to grow to a matching length
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002965.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Achondroplasia 
    ... This prevents bone growth and mainly affects the long bones in the arms and legs. People with achondroplasia have a short stature, with an average height under 4 feet ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Short stature 
    ... as tall as one of their parents. Sometimes, short stature may be a symptom of a medical condition. Bone or skeletal disorders, such as: Rickets Achondroplasia Long-term (chronic) diseases, such as: Asthma Celiac disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003271.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ruptured eardrum 
    ... is a small hole. Hearing loss will be short-term if the rupture heals completely. Rarely, other problems may occur, such as: Long-term hearing loss Spread of infection to the bone behind the ear (mastoiditis) Long-term vertigo and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001038.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Neonatal hypothyroidism 
    ... spots on the skull (fontanelles) Wide hands with short fingers Widely separated skull bones Blood tests are done to check thyroid function. Other tests may include: Thyroid ultrasound scan X-ray of the long bones
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001193.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV 
    ... nerve function below the neck Short stature (especially short ... X-rays of the long bones, ribs, and spine MRI of the lower skull ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001206.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Histiocytosis 
    ... reason. Symptoms in children may include: Abdominal pain Bone pain ... stature Swollen lymph glands Thirst and increased drinking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Otitis 
    ... ear infection -- Starts suddenly and lasts for a short period of ... into the bones and cartilage around the ear. Otitis media (ear ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cancer treatment - dealing with pain 
    ... Some medical tests, such as a biopsy or bone marrow test, can ... and may last for only a short time or continue for a long time.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000827.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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