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

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B (LGMD1B) is one of many types of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. These diseases affect the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that are moved on purpose, such as the arms, legs, fingers, toes, and facial muscles. Specifically, LGMD1B causes muscle weakness in the lower limbs. The muscle weakness typically affects the muscles closest to the center of the body (proximal muscles) such as the upper legs. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B is caused by genetic changes (changes) to the LMNA gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. A diagnosis of LGMD1B is suspected in people who have signs and symptoms consistent with the disease, and the diagnosis can be confirmed with laboratory tests.

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

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B
LGMD1B
Muscular dystrophy, proximal, type 1B

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

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B

Dr. Katherine D. Mathews

Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B

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 1B. 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 1B

Dr. David P. Randall

Neurology

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B

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 1B. 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 1B

Dr. Rup Tandan

Neurology

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B

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 1B. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Dysferlinopathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.