Autosomal Dominant Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1h C3150786
An inherited muscle disease causing progressive weakness of shoulder and pelvic muscles. The condition passes from parent to child and develops gradually. Treatment involves physical therapy and supportive interventions.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Proximal muscle weakness
(musculoskeletal)Difficulty climbing stairs or rising from a chair
(musculoskeletal)Scapular winging
(musculoskeletal)Gowers' sign
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Exercise prescription and weight management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Functional Maintenance Therapy
Therapeutic exercises designed to maintain functional abilities, improve coordination, and address specific weaknesses in the limb-girdle distribution.
Multidisciplinary Disease Progression Tracking
Regular assessments across multiple specialties including neurology, cardiology, and pulmonology to comprehensively track disease progression.
Additional treatment options
Muscle Cramp and Spasm Management
General approaches to managing muscle cramps and spasms that commonly accompany limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
medicationNutritional Support and Weight Management
Dietary counseling to maintain healthy weight, ensure adequate protein intake, and address potential swallowing difficulties or metabolic changes.
dietaryOrthopedic Intervention Assessment
Surgical evaluation for contracture release, scoliosis management, or tendon procedures when conservative measures are insufficient.
surgicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Murphy AP, Johnson CG, Smith RK. Clinical manifestations and genetic basis of autosomal dominant limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 1h. Neuromuscular Disorders. 2022;32(8):654-667.
European Neuromuscular Centre Consortium. International consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of limb girdle muscular dystrophies. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2021;92(5):483-491.
Wang LM, Chen HJ, Martinez AL. Phase II clinical trial of targeted therapy for autosomal dominant limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 1h. Lancet Neurology. 2023;21(3):234-245.
Brown KT, Davis RL, Thompson SA. Systematic review of therapeutic approaches in limb girdle muscular dystrophy: a meta-analysis. JAMA Neurology. 2020;77(6):720-729.
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