Muscular Dystrophy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
A
Progressive degeneration and weakness of specific muscle groups
2
Q
What causes MD?
A
An abnormality in the genetic code for specific muscle proteins.
3
Q
What is the most common form of MD?
A
Duchenne MD is most common 1/3500 male births between the ages of 2-3
4
Q
What would you expect to see in children with MD?
A
Toe walk
Waddling gait
Lordosis.
Difficulty running, jumping, climbing stairs, and rising from the floor.
Fall frequently, often resulting in arm or leg fractures. Progression of weakness is steady; limb flexion contractures and scoliosis develop.
