Orthopaedic Management in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common childhood muscular dystrophy and occurs primarily in males, affecting 1 in 3600–6000 live male births. The natural course of DMD results in a profound, progressive decline in muscle strength, requiring the use of a wheelchair, typically by age 13,...

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Main Authors: Uma Balachandran, BA, Taylor Mustapich, MD, Sheena C. Ranade, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276524009805
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