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Anterior skeletal anatomy

Arkless-Graham; Acrodysplasia; Maroteaux-Malamut

Treatment depends on what physical and cognitive problems are present.

Orthopedic care as well as early intervention and special education are recommended.

Problems depend on the degree of skeletal involvement and mental retardation. In general, patients do relatively well.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis
• Worsening range of movement of spine, elbows, and hands

Call your health care provider if your child seems to be growing or developing slowly or abnormally, or if you notice physical abnormalities in your infant.

Review Date: 12/11/2006
Reviewed By: Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.