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Peds MD Lecture

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Definition of MD   Group of genetic neuromuscular disorders which involve motor neuron (anterior horn/peripheral nerve), neuromuscular junction, & muscle; Primarily genetic from Mom; 30% can be 1st generation mutation  
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What causes progressive loss of muscle contractility?   Destruction of Myofibrils  
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Absence or diminished production of what protein that helps keep muscle intact?   Dystrophin  
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Duchenne   1-4 yo; Rapid progression; Loss of gait by 90-10; Death in late teens; X-linked; Most common in US; Deficit of dystrophin  
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Becker   5-10 yo; Slow progression; Gait to early teens; Lifespan into 30s; X-linked  
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Limb-Girdle   More pronounced in adulthood; Proximal wkness  
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Conegnital   Onset at birth; Variable progression; Shortened lifespan; Recessive  
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Facioscapulohumeral   Onset first decade; Slow progressing; Loss of gait later in life; Variable life expectancy  
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Myotonic   Onset birth; Slow progression with loss of gait later in life; Significant intellectual impairment; Dominant  
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Emery-Dreifus   Onset childhood to early teens; Slow progression with cardiac abnormality; Normal lifespan; X-linked; Rare  
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Oculopharyngeal   Onset 40-50; Wkness of eyelids & throat, facial & limb mm later; Swallowing & keeping eyes open are difficult  
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Distal   Childhood to adulthood; Affects distal mm of lower arms, hands, lower legs & feet; Progressive mm wasting; Not life-threatening  
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Duchenne typically dx'd by?   4 or 5 but parent concern prior to that age  
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Dx of Duchenne   Mm biopsy; Elevated level of creatine kinase in blood; DNA testing  
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Symptoms of Duchenne   Generalized proximal wkness; Enlarge calves (pseudohypertrophy); Delayed motor skills (ambulation); Frequent falls; Difficulty getting off floor; (+) Gowers sign  
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Complication- Contractures   Start in feet, move to hips & L-spine; Hamstrings once they start sitting more  
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Complication- Gait   Increased side to side sway  
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Complication- Decreased mobility&   Hard to move; Weight becomes issue with increased age  
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Other complications   Spinal curvature; Decreased respiratory fxn; Obesity/malnutrition  
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Dx Progression   Voluntary to Involuntary mm (includes heart & respiratory mm)  
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Typical Progression   Loss of fxnal ambulation by 9-10; WC by 12; Vent dependent in late teens; Life expectancy depends on progression  
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PT Eval   Hx/MD notes; Parent assessment; ROM/strength; Posture; Gait; Fxnal mobility; Balance; Motor milestone attainment  
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PT Intervention- Educate family & pt   Stretching, strengthening, equipment needs, planning for progression; Integrating "normal"  
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Treatment areas for concern   LE: heel cord length, pelvic posture, quad & psoas contractures, IT band; Trunk: abs, intercostals, lumbar extensors, flexors & rotators  
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Gait: addressing toe walking   Splint/night splints; Tight gastroc/soleus increases ankle sprain risk leading to gait loss; Increased lumbar lordosis to compensate poor balance; Scoliosis common (affects respiration)  
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Treatment   Activities kids enjoy; Be safe & know limitations; Teach parents activities to do at home; Sensory activities as abilities decline; Measure disease progression; Teach compensatory techniques  
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Transfers   Posture; Safety; Allow person being transferred to help as much as possible; Slide boards/discs; Gait belts; Hoyer/track lifts  
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Sensory Integration   Diminishing mvmt & sensory input; Need mvmt opportunities & neurological input  
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Sensory Integration   Weighted blankets; Therapy balls; Massage; Joint approximation; Compression; Aquatics; Isometric mm contractions; Body awareness; Swinging; Burrito; Percussion; Chewing/sucking; Massage; Vibration  
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Respiratory Ex's   Diaphragm breathing; Intercostals; Upper rib cage; Manual assistance; Mechanical ex's latera (cough assist, active breathing cycle, autogenic drainage)  
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ROM- how often to stretch?   Daily  
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Splinting   Resting, Night; AFO's for gait; Serial casting; No intervention; Orthotics; Ankle supports  
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AD's/Equipment   Provide WB opportunities to decrease fx; Falls; Standers; Adaptive tricycles; W/C; Xfer board; Hoyer/track lift; Bedside commode; Bath aids  
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Pharmacological Intervention   Steroids (prednisone, deflazicort); Respiratory meds; Pain mgmt; Vitamins (coQ10)  
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SMA- Type I (Acute Childhood)   Wkness at birth in anti-gravity positions, cranial nn can be involved; Limited fetal mvmt; Respiratory care & positioning primary concerns; Can't sit independently; Feeding issues; Life expectancy: months->few years  
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SMA- Type II (Chronic Childhood)   Wkness within first year; Most never walk; Respiratory issues, mobility & positioning primary concerns; Can live into early adulthood  
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SMA- Type III (Juvenile Onset)   First decade onset; Calf pseudohypertophy; Do gait but if sx noted by age 2, most likely use scooter/WC for primary mobility during school age; Vocational planning; Live into adulthood  
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Other Compounding Factors   Brain development- seizures, progressive decreasing cognitions (not decreasing, just not developing); Herat problems; Pulmonary fxn  
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Helping prepare parents for _____ is important but so is what?   change; So is acceptance of child for who they are now  
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