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What Is The Life Expectancy Of People With Phocomelia?
My granddaughter just turned eight years of age and has phocomelia (short arms). She has never received a complete evaluation to determine whether limb lengthening will benefit her. Her mother is not interested in these evaluations. Additionally, does phocomelia shorten one s life span?
Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. well,if there are no other associated anomalies then it should not shorten expected lifetime. she would definitely benefit from arm length and if there is possibility for it,she should do it.it would be unwise not to accept this procedure. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of People With Phocomelia?
Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. well,if there are no other associated anomalies then it should not shorten expected lifetime. she would definitely benefit from arm length and if there is possibility for it,she should do it.it would be unwise not to accept this procedure. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.