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What is the definition of Monomelic Amyotrophy?
Monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) is a rare disease that causes muscle weakness in the upper extremities. MMA affects the lower motor neurons. Lower motor neurons are cells that help communicate information from the brain to the muscles that are involved in movement (skeletal muscles). Specifically, Monomelic amyotrophy causes weakness and loss of muscle mass in the arms and fingers. The disease is most common in Asia, especially in Japan and India. Males are more likely to develop the disease than females. The exact cause of Monomelic amyotrophy is unknown. Monomelic amyotrophy can sometimes run in families, but it is not thought to be caused by a specific genetic change. Diagnosis of the disease is based on imaging studies and electromyography (EMG) consistent with the disease.
What are the alternative names for Monomelic Amyotrophy?
  • Monomelic amyotrophy
  • Benign focal amyotrophy
  • Hirayama disease
  • Juvenile muscular atrophy of distal upper extremity (JMADUE)
  • Juvenile muscular atrophy of distal upper limb
  • Spinal muscular atrophy juvenile nonprogressive
Who are the top Monomelic Amyotrophy Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Monomelic Amyotrophy
Distinguished in Monomelic Amyotrophy
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Advocate Medical Group Neurology

11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
Palos Heights, IL 
708-361-0222
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic
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Abdallah Hamdallah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Hamdallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monomelic Amyotrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monomelic Amyotrophy, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Hamdallah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy. Dr. Hamdallah is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Monomelic Amyotrophy
Elite in Monomelic Amyotrophy
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12 Mid Wulumuqi Road, 
Shanghai, CN 

Chaojun Zheng practices practicing medicine in Shanghai, China. Zheng is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Monomelic Amyotrophy. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Monomelic Amyotrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Monomelic Amyotrophy
Advanced in Monomelic Amyotrophy
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Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
Sioux Falls, SD 
605-504-0100
Languages Spoken:
English
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Todd Zimprich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Zimprich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monomelic Amyotrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zimprich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Zimprich is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Monomelic Amyotrophy Clinical Trials?
Posterior Cervical Fixation Versus Long-term Cervical Collar for Management of Hirayama Disease: Prospective Randomized Open Blinded Endpoint (PROBE), Phase III Study
Posterior Cervical Fixation Versus Long-term Cervical Collar for Management of Hirayama Disease: Prospective Randomized Open Blinded Endpoint (PROBE), Phase III Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 30, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial\] is to compare cervical collar versus neck stabilization surgery in diagnosed patients of Hirayama disease who have been reporting worsening of problems in the past six months. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: • Is cervical stabilization surgery (Posterior cervical fixation) superior to conservative management in the form of cervical collar placement i...

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