Dwarfs

Summary Extreme Bodies looks at dwarfs and examines how certain genetic conditions can result in people who are much smaller in height than average. Ir uses MRIs and computer to take a look at how dwarfism can affect bone growth and interviews several athletes who compete at high levels despite their dwarfism. It looks at several different conditions including hypochondroplasia, achondroplasia, and primordial dwarfism. It also examines the controversial practice of limb lengthening.

S1.E4 ∙ Dwarfs

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Colin Stinton Lori Schappell George Bell Scott Danberg

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 14, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Renegade Pictures

Summary Extreme Bodies looks at dwarfs and examines how certain genetic conditions can result in people who are much smaller in height than average. Ir uses MRIs and computer to take a look at how dwarfism can affect bone growth and interviews several athletes who compete at high levels despite their dwarfism. It looks at several different conditions including hypochondroplasia, achondroplasia, and primordial dwarfism. It also examines the controversial practice of limb lengthening.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 14, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Renegade Pictures

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