Tag: muscle degeneration

  • Muscular Dystrophies

    Muscular Dystrophies: Definition and Description of Muscular Dystrophies: Muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. These conditions are caused by genetic mutations that interfere with the production of proteins necessary for healthy muscle function. There are many types of muscular dystrophies, each affecting different sets of…

  • Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

    Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Definition and Description of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the muscles in the face, shoulders, and upper arms. It is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy, affecting approximately 1 in 20,000 people worldwide. FSHD is caused…

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Definition and Description of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a severe type of muscular dystrophy characterized by rapid progression of muscle degeneration, ultimately leading to loss of mobility and muscle wasting. DMD primarily affects boys, with onset typically during early childhood, and is caused by mutations in the dystrophin…

  • Childhood Muscular Dystrophy

    Childhood Muscular Dystrophy Definition and Description of Childhood Muscular Dystrophy Childhood Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) refers to a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. These conditions are primarily caused by mutations in genes responsible for the structure and function of muscle cells. The most common type of CMD is Duchenne Muscular…