title: Evaluation of the Child with Short Stature.
abstract: Orthopedic surgeons frequently encounter short statured patients. A systematic approach is needed for proper evaluation of these children. The differential diagnosis includes both proportionate and disproportionate short stature types. A proper history and physical examination and judicious use of plain film radiography will establish the diagnosis in most cases. In addition to the orthopedic surgeon, most of these patients will also be evaluated by other specialists, including endocrinologists and geneticists. This article provides an overview of the evaluation of the child with short stature and offers several illustrative examples.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 2017, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. Electronic address: charles.mehlman@cchmc.org.
authors.forename: Charles T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Mehlman
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ain
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D004392:Dwarfism / Q000175:diagnosis; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
keywords: Children; Differential diagnosis; Physical examination; Prenatal evaluation; Short stature