Restoration of Walking After Surgical Management of Equinus in a Non-ambulatory Child With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Presentation

PM R. 2019 Nov;11(11):1240-1243. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12151. Epub 2019 Apr 26.
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Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; contracture; eteplirsen; rehabilitation; tendoachilles lengthening.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Morpholinos / administration & dosage*
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / drug therapy
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / rehabilitation*
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / surgery*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Recovery of Function
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Walking / physiology*

Substances

  • Morpholinos
  • eteplirsen