Rhizomelic syndrome
Overview
A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by short upper arm and thigh bones. Death frequently occurs in early childhood.
Symptoms
Short upper arm bones Short stature Dislocated hips Fingerlike thumb Split end bone in thumb
Prognosis
The 'prognosis' of Rhizomelic syndrome usually refers to the likely outcome of Rhizomelic syndrome. The prognosis of Rhizomelic syndrome may include the duration of Rhizomelic syndrome, chances of complications of Rhizomelic syndrome, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Rhizomelic syndrome, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Rhizomelic syndrome. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.