Final height, armspan, subischial leg length and body proportions in juvenile chronic arthritis. A long-term follow-up study

Key Points

• Growth disturbances were observed, affecting height and leg length.
• Key findings include alterations in body proportions and armspan in individuals previously diagnosed with JCA.
• Observational assessment of adults revealed persistent issues related to juvenile chronic arthritis history.
• Indicates the need for ongoing monitoring of growth in individuals with a history of JCA.

Abstract