Duchenne muscular dystrophy interventions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Overview
Medical interventions for Duchenne muscular dystrophy include orthopedic intervention, exercise, and multidisciplinary care.
Indications
Medical interventions for Duchenne muscular dystrophy include:[1]
- Orthopedic interventions
- Exercise
- Gentle aerobic exercise to prevent further muscle atrophy and social isolation.
- Multidisciplinary care
- Early diagnosis and management of cardiac, respiratory, behavioral, and nutritional problems.
References
- ↑ Birnkrant DJ, Bushby K, Bann CM, Apkon SD, Blackwell A, Brumbaugh D, Case LE, Clemens PR, Hadjiyannakis S, Pandya S, Street N, Tomezsko J, Wagner KR, Ward LM, Weber DR (March 2018). “Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and neuromuscular, rehabilitation, endocrine, and gastrointestinal and nutritional management”. Lancet Neurol. 17 (3): 251–267. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(18)30024-3. PMC 5869704. PMID 29395989.
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