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Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophies POSNA

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

Description: Objectives
1. Describe presenting symptoms and natural history of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
2. Describe the genetic transmission of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
3. Discuss useful orthopaedic intervention for facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
The major orthopaedic problem with FSHD is weakness of shoulder abduction and flexion. Posterior scapulothoracic fusion stabilizes the scapula, and affords better mechanical advantage to the unaffected rotator cuff and deltoid.

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Language: English

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Added: Sat May 30 2009
Last Modified: Mon Jun 21 2010