PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is it?
A group of inherited disorders characterized by muscle weakness and a loss of muscle tissue.
There are 7 different kinds of MD, and they all have different symptoms. The most common and widely known is Duchenne MD.
Signs and Symptoms
1. Muscle weakness in various muscle groups, depending on the type
2. Difficulty walking
3. Drooling
4. A delayed development of motor skills
5. Frequent Falls
6. Mental retardation in some types.
7. Curved spine
8. Formation of a clawed hand or clubfoot…
It could also eventually cause paralysis of the affected muscle groups
Treatment
- Physical therapy
- The use of wheelchairs or braces
- Corticosteroids, to keep them walking as long as possible
- Pt should stay active as long as possible