Kniest's Syndrome ICD-9 259.4 Dwarfism, not elsewhere classified Kniest's Syndrome Natural History, Etiology Autosommal Dominant short-trunked dispropoinate dwarfism defect in type II collagen Kniest’s Clincal Evaluation joint stiffness/contractures scoliosis kyphosis dumbbell shaped femora hypoplastic pelvis/spine respiratory problems cleft palate otitis media, hearing loss Kniest’s Treatment optho consult(retinal detachment, myopia) Physical Therapy recon for DJD
