Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition in which the muscles throughout the body are weakened because the cells in the spinal cord and motor nerves do not work properly.
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Spinal muscular atrophy
Dr Trisha Macnair
We look at the causes and symptoms of the genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy, as well as the forms of care patients receive.
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Juvenille Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Kugelburg-Welander Disease)
- Symptoms:
Slowly progressing weakness starting in shoulders, thighs and hips; may develop abnormal gait and curve of lower spine; may continue to walk or use a wheelchair later in life.
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gabapentin In clinical trials to assess its potential use in restoring lost muscle strength in adults suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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In progressive spinal muscular atrophy and related syndromes, the motor neurons in the spinal cord are primarily affected. With progressive bulbar palsy, the initial degeneration occurs in the brainstem.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Chronic denervation of muscle due to disc compression of nerve exiting the spinal cord
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