Tag: SMA diagnosis

  • Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy Definition and Description of Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder characterized by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and the brainstem. This degeneration leads to muscle weakness and atrophy, primarily affecting the muscles responsible for movement. The severity of SMA symptoms…