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Learn About Wieacker Wolff Syndrome

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?
Orel Everett
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

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. His top areas of expertise are Wieacker Wolff Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, Myofibrillar Myopathy, and Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy.

Kerry Levin
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Neurology
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Neurology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
53+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Kerry Levin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Levin has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Ptosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

 
 
 
 
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Stephen C. Youmans
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Family Medicine | General Practice
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Family Medicine | General Practice

University Medical Associates Of Aiken

934 Dougherty Rd, 
Aiken, SC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Stephen Youmans is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Aiken, South Carolina. Dr. Youmans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Youmans 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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