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2. Disproportionate Dwarfism

The more common form of dwarfism is disproportionate dwarfism. A person with disproportionate dwarfism may have some areas of the body that are below-average length or size, while other portions may be average or above-average. For example, a person’s arms and legs may be disproportionate to their head and body, in relation to the majority population. Conditions responsible for disproportionate dwarfism typically limit bone development. Because of this, people may require tools such as crutches or wheelchairs to improve mobility.

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