5 Facts you should know about

Congenital muscular dystrophy

Congenital muscular dystrophies (CMDs) belong to a larger group of disorders known as the muscular dystrophies

They are a group of inherited conditions that affect the muscles and are present at birth or in early infancy

Common features include hypotonia, progressive muscle weakness and degeneration (atrophy), joint contractures, and delayed motor milestones

Some forms of CMD are associated with structural brain defects and intellectual disability

The severity, specific symptoms, and progression of symptoms vary greatly

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