Musculoskeletal development in patients with Down syndrome

Corey Dupre; Emily Weidman-Evans

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000526779.77230.79

Musculoskeletal development in patients with Down syndrome

JAAPA. 2017 Dec;30(12):38-40. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000526779.77230.79.

Authors

Corey Dupre¹, Emily Weidman-Evans

Affiliation

¹ At the time this article was written, Corey Dupre was a student in the PA program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in Shreveport, La. He now practices at South Louisiana Medical Associates in Houma, La. Emily Weidman-Evans is a clinical associate professor in the PA program at LSUHSC. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

PMID: 29210907
DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000526779.77230.79

Abstract

Down syndrome is a chromosomal aneuploidy that results in disruptions in multiple body systems, including musculoskeletal function. Early intervention to focus on bone mineral density, gait correction, agility, balance, and muscle strength is imperative in order for patients to achieve maximum potential.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child Development / physiology
Child, Preschool
Developmental Disabilities / genetics
Developmental Disabilities / physiopathology*
Down Syndrome / complications
Down Syndrome / physiopathology*
Female
Gait
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Muscle Strength
Musculoskeletal Diseases / genetics
Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology*
Postural Balance
Young Adult