When are medical X-rays required as part of DAAA registration?
Certain non-achondroplasic dwarf conditions have abnormalities of the cervical vertebrae which may lead to instability of the neck and result in serious injury including paralysis. DAAA requires the following special procedures before individuals with non-achondroplasic dwarfism may participate in certain activities: • Two X-rays of the cervical spine, including a lateral-flexion and a lateral-extension view, shall be submitted. The X-rays will be evaluated by a DAAA sanctioned physician familiar with the cervical spine abnormalities of non-achondroplasic dwarfs. Upon clearance from the physician, the athlete may participate in all activities of DAAA. If the cervical spine abnormalities are present, the athlete is not allowed to participate in any DAAA sanctioned event requiring running, jumping, or diving. Specifically, banned sport activities would include track, basketball, soccer, and the dive-start in swimming. If DAAA has requested X-rays of an athlete, but these were not submitt
