Oral functions in adult persons with spinal muscular atrophy compared to a healthy control group: a prospective cross-sectional study with a multimodal approach

Oral functions in adult persons with spinal muscular atrophy compared to a healthy control group: a prospective cross-sectional study with a multimodal approach

Abstract Background Oral function tests have been shown to reliably detect impaired bulbar function in adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Although not routinely recorded, it is known that persons with SMA are affected to varying degrees. Detecting differences in bite and tongue force, endura...

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Main Authors: Teresa Kruse, Diana Leflerovà, Annette Cap, Sara Portegys, Brunhilde Wirth, Raoul Heller, Svenja Brakemeier, Tim Hagenacker, Bert Braumann, Gilbert Wunderlich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Spinal muscular atrophy
Bulbar neuromuscular function
Outcome measures
Bite force
Tongue pressure
Endurance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03405-5
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