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DWARFISM

Tracking # 20-955042

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

DWARFISM IS THE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR SHORT-STATURE. IT IS DEFINED AS HEIGHT-VERTEX BELOW TWO STANDARD DEVIATIONS (-2SD) OR IN THE THIRD PERCENTILE FOR A GIVEN AGE AND SEX. THE STANDING HEIGHT IS MEASURED FROM GROUND TO THE VERTEX WHEN THE HEAD IS IN THE FRANKFURT-HORIZONTAL PLANE. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DWARFISM AND HIGHLIGHTS THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM'S ROLE IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic Physician

1h General