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

Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
Nashville, TN 
615-936-0060
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. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. 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 1B
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology

Mercy Health — Howland Neurology

1932 Niles Cortland Road Northeast, 
Warren, OH 
330-306-6980
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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 1B. 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 1B
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
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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 1B. 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