Muscular dystrophy belt comprises a group of diseases that affectmuscles and pelvic girdle (shoulder and hip muscles). The diseasecan then reach the limb muscles, but its evolution is slow.
The disease is autosomal recessive nature (rarely dominant) and therefore affects both sexes equally and usually begins inadolescence or at age 20 -30 years. In autosomal recessivecases, symptoms tend to settle in childhood. Intellectualcapabilities are not affected.
Treatment focuses on preventing contractures.
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