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Review
. 2020;13(4):549-555.
doi: 10.3233/PRM-200710.

Short stature and the effect of human growth hormone: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida

Joseph O'Neil  1 , John S Fuqua  2
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Review

Short stature and the effect of human growth hormone: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida

Joseph O'Neil et al. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2020.

Abstract

It is estimated that a significant percentage of individuals with spina bifida (SB) are shorter than their age-matched typical peers. Parents of children with spina bifida may ask if human growth hormone is appropriate for their child. This article discusses short stature and the use of human growth hormone among children with SB. This guideline was developed for SB Healthcare Guidelines from the 2018 Spina Bifida Association's Fourth Edition of the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida.

Keywords: Spina bifida; human growth hormone; myelomeningocele; neural tube defects; obesity; short stature.

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The authors have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest in the production of this manuscript.

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