Notes in Muscular Dystrophy

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Published	10/08/2024	Muscular dystrophy is an umbrella term for genetic conditions that cause {{c1::gradual weakening and wasting of muscles}}.The main muscular dystr…
Published	10/08/2024	Examples of types of muscular dystrophy:{{c1::Duchennes}} muscular dystrophy{{c1::Beckers}} muscular dystrophy{{c1::Myotonic}} dystrophy
Published	10/08/2024	Children with {{c2::proximal muscle weakness}} use a specific technique to stand up from a lying position. This is called {{c1::Gower’s…
Published	10/08/2024	Managemwnt of muscular dystrophy:No cure, management is aimed at improving quality of life for the longest time possible. This involves input fro…
Published	10/08/2024	Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for {{c1::dystrophin}} and is an {{c1::X-linked recessive}} condi…
Published	10/08/2024	Duchennes MD Presentation:Boys with Duchennes present around {{c1::3 – 5}} years with weakness in the muscles around their {{c1::pelvis}}. They a…
Published	10/08/2024	Becker's MD Presentation:Beckers muscular dystrophy is very similar to Duchennes, however the dystrophin gene is less severely affected and …
Published	10/08/2024	Myotonic Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that presents in adulthood. Features include:Progressive {{c1::muscle weakness}}Prolonged {{c1::muscle contra…
Published	10/08/2024	TOM TIP: The key feature of myotonic dystrophy to remember is the {{c1::prolonged muscle contraction}}. This may present in exams with a patient …
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