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No, limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is not contagious. It is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the muscles, specifically affecting the shoulder and hip girdle areas. LGMD is inherited through genetic mutations and is not spread through contact or interaction with affected individuals.
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When was muscular dystrophy discovered?
Limb-girdle was first desbcribed in 1876 but it was not proposed as that name until 1954 by Walton and Natrass.
Is polymyositis difficult to diagnose?
Often difficult to diagnose, because it is rare, because symptoms come on slowly, and because it can be mistaken for other diseases that cause muscle weakness (limb girdle muscular dystrophy).
How old is the oldest person with limb girdle muscular dystrophy?
As of my last update in October 2023, specific information about the oldest person living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is not widely documented, as LGMD encompasses a range of genetic subtypes and affects individuals differently. However, some individuals with milder forms of LGMD have been known to live into their 50s, 60s, or even longer. The age of the oldest known person with the condition may vary, and ongoing research may shed light on longevity in these cases.
What is limb gridle muscular dystrophy?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the muscles around the hips and shoulders. It can affect both males and females and is caused by mutations in various genes that are involved in muscle function. The severity and age of onset can vary significantly among individuals. There is currently no cure, but management focuses on maintaining mobility and function through physical therapy and supportive care.
How is Muscular Dystrophy tested for?
In the 1860s, descriptions of boys who grew progressively weaker, lost the ability to walk, and died at an early age became more prominent in medical journals. In the following ten years, French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne gave a comprehensive account of 13 boys with the most common and severe form of the disease (which now carries his name - Duchenne muscular dystrophy). It soon became evident that the disease had more than one form, and that these diseases affected males of all ages. Nine diseases including Duchenne, Becker, limb girdle, congenital, facioscapulohumeral, myotonic, oculopharyngeal, distal, and Emery-Dreifuss are always classified as muscular dystrophy.
When do symptoms of adult-onset Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy appear?
usually appear in a person's teens or twenties, and are marked by progressive weakness and wasting of the muscles closest to the trunk. Contractures may occur, and the ability to walk is usually lost about 20 years after onset
Can any patient of muscular dystrophy get married?
Of course people with muscular dystrophy can get married. My partner of 9 years and I would love one day to get married. We have a deep emotional connection to each other as well as a deep physical connection, despite his disability. He has the ability to laugh, love, live and learn just like me, or anyone else who is able bodied. My partner has been a wheelchair user for about 17/18 years now, and was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy when he was 8. He is a beautiful, precious treasure to me, and his disability is just something we live with.
How many bones are in the upper limb not includeing the pectoral girdle?
There are 30 bones in the upper limb, excluding the bones of the pectoral girdle. This includes the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.
What kind of surgery is sometimes performed on patients with muscular dystrophy?
When contractures become more pronounced, tenotomy surgery may be performed. In this operation, the tendon of the contractured muscle is cut, and the limb is braced in its normal resting position while the tendon regrows
What is the total number of bones in the pectoral girdle and the upper limb of one side?
There are a total of 4 bones in the pectoral girdle (scapula and clavicle) and 30 bones in the upper limb (humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges) on one side of the body.
Which bones for the pectoral girdle?
The movable pectoral girdle bones are the scapulae and the clavicles. These bones must have a range of movement in order to allow the upper body to function properly.
What is the most proximal part of the upper limb?
The most proximal part of the upper limb is the shoulder, specifically the shoulder girdle, which connects the upper limb to the trunk. This includes structures such as the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade). The shoulder joint itself, where the humerus meets the scapula, is also considered a proximal feature of the upper limb.
