Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
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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?
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Christopher D. Lee
Neurology
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Christopher D. Lee
Neurology

Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
Nashville, TN 
615-936-0060
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Preetha Muthusamy
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology

Mercy Health — Howland Neurology

1932 Niles Cortland Road Northeast, 
Warren, OH 
330-306-6980
Languages Spoken:
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Preetha Muthusamy is a Neurologist in Warren, Ohio. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Muthusamy is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lauren Elman is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center