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.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Colin Stinton Lori Schappell George Bell Scott Danberg
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.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 14, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Renegade Pictures