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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy POSNA

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Location: http://www.posna.org/education/StudyGuide/duchenneMuscularDystrophy.asp

Description: Objectives
1. Describe the basic genetic and protein defect of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
2. Describe the natural history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
3. Describe symptoms of muscular dystrophy in the 3 to 6 year age range
4. Describe the philosophy of contracture control in the ambulatory patient
5. Define indications for correction, and/ or prevention of spinal deformity for the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Type: Reference Material
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Language: English

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Added: Sat May 30 2009