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What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A?

A rare subtype of autosomal dominant limb girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by an adult onset of proximal shoulder and hip girdle weakness (that later progresses to include distal weakness), nasal speech and dysarthria. Other frequent findings include tightened heel cords, reduced deep-tendon reflexes and elevated creatine kinase serum levels. Respiratory failure, as well as mild facial weakness and dysphagia, may also be observed.

What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A?

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1A
LGMD1
LGMD1A
Muscular dystrophy, proximal, type 1A

Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A Local Doctors?

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. Katherine D. Mathews

Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. Katherine D. Mathews

Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr,

Iowa City, IA

319-356-1616

Languages Spoken:

English

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Accepting New Patients

Katherine Mathews is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mathews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. David P. Randall

Neurology

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. David P. Randall

Neurology

Advocate Medical Group Neurology

1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660,

Park Ridge, IL

847-723-4088

Languages Spoken:

English

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David Randall is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Randall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. Rup Tandan

Neurology

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

Dr. Rup Tandan

Neurology

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

790 College Pkwy,

Colchester, VT

802-847-0000

Languages Spoken:

English, Hindi

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Rup Tandan is a Neurologist in Colchester, Vermont. Dr. Tandan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Dysferlinopathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.