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Myotonic Dystrophy differences to Muscular Dystrophy

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 27th, 2012   Number of views: 1253


How does Myotonic Dystrophy differ from Muscular Dystrophy?

With most dystrophies such as Duchenne, the condition tends to affect hip and shoulder muscles.

In Myotonic Dystrophy these areas are not affected intially and the initial muscles to be affected are face, neck, hands, feet and forearms