Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to grow weaker over time. It comes in many forms and can affect adults and children. Though there’s no known cure, Nemours’ neuromuscular specialists use cutting-edge knowledge to improve muscle and joint function and to slow the condition’s progress.
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