Clinical Features of Turner Syndrome (National Institutes of Health) "Almost all individuals with Turner syndrome have short stature. This is partially due to the loss of one copy of the SHOX gene on the X-chromosome. This particular gene is important for long bone growth. The loss of SHOX may also explain some of the skeletal features found in Turner syndrome, such as short fingers and toes, and irregular rotations of the wrist and elbow joints." 05-11 Treatment for Turner Syndrome (MedicineNet.com) "Growth hormone injections are beneficial in some individuals with Turner syndrome. Injections often begin in early childhood and may increase final adult height by a few inches." 05-11 Turner Syndrome (Wikipedia.org) "Occurring in 1 in 2000[3] – 1 in 5000 phenotypic females,[4] the syndrome manifests itself in a number of ways. There are characteristic physical abnormalities, such as short stature, swelling, broad chest, low hairline, low-set ears, and webbed necks.[5]" 05-11 Turner Syndrome Research and Support (Turner Syndrome Society) Mission: "Create awareness, promote research and provide support for all persons touched by Turner syndrome." 05-11

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