Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
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What is the definition of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Wieacker Wolff syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive genetic disorder of the joints, muscles, and intellect that mainly occurs in males.
What are the symptoms of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Symptoms of Wieacker Wolff syndrome include progressive muscle degeneration, joint deformities of the feet (contractures), inability to move some muscles in the eyes, face, and tongue, and mild intellectual disability. Muscle weakness may cause respiratory distress. Some individuals may also have curvature of the spine (scoliosis), spasticity, or seizures.
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What are the current treatments for Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Treatment for Wieacker Wolff syndrome focuses on alleviating the symptoms and supportive care and may include speech therapy, physical therapy, and surgery.
Who are the top Wieacker Wolff Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Family Medicine
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Family Medicine

Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline

600 Elizabeth St., 
Corpus Christi, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Orel Everett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Everett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myofibrillar Myopathy, Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, and Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. Dr. Everett is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Everett is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Internal Medicine
707 S Fry Rd, Ste 480, 
Katy, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Moo Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Distinguished in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Referral may be required

Joshua Kershen MD PC

4221 S Western Ave Ste 5000, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Brent Beson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Beson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Beson is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Wieacker Wolff Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Congenital Muscle Disease Patient and Proxy Reported Outcome Study

Summary: The Congenital Muscle Disease Patient and Proxy Reported Outcome Study (CMDPROS) is a longitudinal 10 year study to identify and trend care parameters, adverse events in the congenital muscle diseases using the Congenital Muscle Disease International Registry (CMDIR) to acquire necessary data for adverse event calculations (intake survey and medical records curation). To support this study and bec...

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