International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Abstract

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Short Communication

Juan David Vega Padilla, Diego Rodríguez Pineda, Dennis Ximena Murcia Acero, Juan Pablo Carlos Gutiérrez, Paula Andrea Camargo Vargas, Miguel Andrés Cañón Plazas and Edwin Alejandro Barón Muñoz

Objective: To conduct a review about Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Methodology: Non-systematic review of literature.
Results: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disorder that occur because of mutations in the DMD gene. It is a disease that occurs in children, with central muscle weakness and muscle contractures. Dystrophin gene deletion and duplication testing is usually the first confirmatory test. When the mutation of the DMD gene is not confirmatory, muscle biopsy should be performed.
Conclusion: The treatment is supportive and the corticosteroids improve muscle strength.