ReviewJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2024
Current Concepts in the Orthopaedic Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Congenital Clubfoot as an Early Manifestation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?Muscles (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases: Best Turkish Practice Recommendations by Multidisciplinary Experts.Acta neurologica Belgica · 2026Review
- Digital empowerment for refined surgical privileging management: a model construction and empirical study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic condition marked by progressive muscle degeneration, presents notable orthopaedic challenges, especially scoliosis, which deteriorates patients' quality of life by affecting sitting balance and complicating cardiac and respiratory functions. Current orthopaedic management strategies emphasize early intervention with corticosteroids to delay disease progression and the use of surgical spinal fusion to address severe scoliosis, aiming to enhance sitting balance, alleviate discomfort, and potentially extend patient lifespan. Despite advancements, optimal management requires ongoing research to refine therapeutic approaches, ensuring improved outcomes for patients with DMD. This review synthesizes recent findings on surgical and nonsurgical interventions, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach tailored to the dynamic needs of patients with DMD.
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