Considerations for anthropometry specific to people with disproportionate short stature

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Hoover-Fong et al. present a guide for HCPs conducting anthropometric measurements in individuals with disproportionate short stature, with a primary focus on achondroplasia. The article responds to growing clinical and research needs for standardised and reproducible methods, particularly in the context of emerging growth-modifying therapies. It outlines key challenges and provides solutions for performing accurate measurements in children and adults with skeletal dysplasias.

The guidance includes considerations for joint contractures, limb and spinal deformities, and hypotonia, and stresses the importance of consistent protocols, trained personnel, and equipment calibration. It provides a foundation for the development of local SOPs and enables clinical sites to monitor growth reliably over time, with or without access to specialised equipment.

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