Key result
Orthopedic and surgical management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy requires a multidisciplinary approach to address progressive joint contractures, scoliosis, and osteoporosis across the life span.
Population
Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide multidisciplinary DMD orthopedic care; leaves open prospective trials to validate protocols and timing.
Provides multidisciplinary recommendations for the orthopedic and surgical management of musculoskeletal complications in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Apkon et al. (2018) conducted a review in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Orthopedic and surgical management was evaluated. Orthopedic and surgical management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy requires a multidisciplinary approach to address progressive joint contractures, scoliosis, and osteoporosis across the life span.
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