PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Summary
A group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue,which gets worse over time
How is it inherited?
-Transmitted by X chromosome usually by the mother.(inherited in an x linked pattern)
Symptoms
-Muscle weakness
Treatments
-Medicine:Steroids and pain medications are given to reduce redness,pain and swelling.
Treatments...
-Assistive devices:Devices like braces,crutches and wheelchairs help support the body and prevent further injury.
