Congenital form of spinal muscular atrophy predominantly affecting the lower limbs: a clinical and muscle MRI study

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Mercuri ◽  
S. Messina ◽  
M. Kinali ◽  
C. Cini ◽  
C. Longman ◽  
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2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 667
Author(s):  
H. Komaki ◽  
H. Sakuma ◽  
Y. Saito ◽  
E. Nakagawa ◽  
K. Sugai ◽  
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Author(s):  
Atefeh MEHRABI ◽  
Dariush D. FARHUD ◽  
Karim NAYERNIA ◽  
Hossein SADIGHI ◽  
Marjan ZARIF-YEGANEH

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of progressive disorders that affects the peripheral nerves and results in loss of sensation and atrophy of muscles in lower limbs. There are several types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth and multiple genes are associated with this disease. Distal spinal muscular atrophy is an extremely rare disorder characterized by progressive pure lower motor neuron involvement. A 24 yr old woman using wheelchair referred to Farhud Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran in 2019, with progressive muscular atrophy, pain and Electromyography test suggesting Charcot-Marie-tooth. Both feet and hands were involved. Whole exome sequencing was performed on extracted DNA from her blood sample. We report the first case of a patient with different types of CharcotMarie-Tooth and distal spinal muscular atrophy simultaneously, which are as a result of mutations in multiple genes; this case is very uncommon.


1998 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
AJW van der Vleuten ◽  
CMA van Ravenswaaij-Arts ◽  
CJM Frijns ◽  
APT Smits ◽  
G Hageman ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. S122
Author(s):  
H. Karasoy ◽  
T. Ozkan ◽  
M. Argin ◽  
A. Yuceyar ◽  
O. Ekmekci

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-153
Author(s):  
Pamela Tainá Licoviski ◽  
Clara Victoria Bini ◽  
Alisson Grégori Turski ◽  
Greicy Kelly de Oliveira Bruno ◽  
Luana Cristina Borchardt ◽  
...  

AbstractSpinal muscular atrophy (EBF) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease with genetic inheritance. EBF is classified into: type I - patients have symptoms up to 6 months of age; type II - after 6 months of age, symptoms begin; type III - it starts after 18 months of age. The objective of this study was to clinically characterize two brothers diagnosed with EBF. It is a clinical case study of two individuals, male gender, attended at Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia, at Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste do Paraná- UNICENTRO, Campus CEDETEG. Selected by eligibility both were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. The physiotherapy stages evaluation was carried out, which consist of anamnesis, functional examination, physical examination and respiratory evaluation. Patient 1, was diagnosed with EBF type IIIb at 16 years old, with reports of falls and weakness mainly in lower limbs, in the evaluation positive Gowers sign, anserine gait, hypotonic, MMSS areflexia and lower limb hyporeflexia, breathing pattern apical were found. Patient 2 was diagnosed with EBF type IIIa at 1 year of age, currently using a wheelchair for locomotion, on physical examination he had scoliosis with right convexity, deformities in the costal grid, decreased muscle strength in the upper limbs and lower limbs, mixed respiratory pattern. From the physical therapy evaluation performed on these patients, it could be noted that the weakness of the respiratory muscles is directly related to the clinical sign presented by both. Keywords: Physiotherapy Specialty. Neuromuscular Diseases. Spinal Muscular Atrophy. ResumoA atrofia muscular espinhal (AME) é uma doença neuromuscular autossômica recessiva com herança genética. A AME é classificada em: tipo I – pacientes apresentam sintomas até 6 meses de idade; tipo II – após os 6 meses de idade inicia-se os sintomas; tipo III – inicia-se após 18 meses de idade. O objetivo desse trabalho foi caracterizar clinicamente dois irmãos com diagnóstico de AME. É um estudo de casos clínicos de dois indivíduos, do gênero masculino, atendidos na Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia, da Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste do Paraná – UNICENTRO, Campus CEDETEG. Selecionados por elegibilidade ambos diagnosticados com atrofia muscular espinhal. Foram realizadas as etapas da avaliação fisioterapêutica que consistem em anamnese, exame funcional, exame físico e avaliação respiratória. O paciente 1, foi diagnosticado com AME tipo IIIb aos 16 anos, com relatos de quedas e fraqueza principalmente em MMII, na avaliação constatou-se, sinal de Gowers positivo, marcha anserina, hipotônico, arreflexia de MMSS e hiporeflexia de MMII, padrão respiratório apical. O paciente 2 recebeu o diagnóstico de AME tipo IIIa com 01 ano de idade, atualmente utiliza cadeira de rodas para locomoção, no exame físico apresenta escoliose com convexidade a direita, deformidades no gradil costal, força muscular diminuída em MMSS e MMII, padrão respiratório misto. A partir da avaliação fisioterapêutica realizada nesses pacientes, pode-se notar que a fraqueza dos músculos respiratórios está diretamente relacionada com o quadro clinico apresentado por ambos. Palavras-chave: Fisioterapia. Doenças Neuromusculares. Atrofia Muscular Espinhal.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Santaterra Barros ◽  
Ana Paula Ramires Chiminazzo ◽  
Maria Luiza Ricarte Ruggeri ◽  
Maria Luisa Pelaes Stipp ◽  
Helen Maia Tavares de Andrade

Context: The Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease responsible for degeneration of the motor neurons of the spinal cord and the motor nucleus of the cranial nerves. Case report: Male patient, 32 years old, 6 years ago presented proximal weakness in lower limbs and distal weakness in upper limbs with progressive worsening and episodes of dyspnea on physical exercise, without dysphagia and dysarthria. The lower limbs showed grade of power of 3/5 in the proximal muscle group and 4/5 in the distal muscle group. On the upper limbs the grade of power was 4/5 in both proximal and distal group of muscles. Patellar tendon reflex and the bicipital reflexes were intact. Proximal lower limb atrophy, poliminiclonus in upper limbs, and the examination of sensitivity and cranial nerves were unremarkable. Electroneuromyography showed lower motor neuron involvement. MRI of cervical and lumbar spine was normal. Genetic test with homozygous deletion in the SMN1 gene, with four copies of the SMN2 gene. The patient was unable to perform spirometry due to the worsening of the respiratory condition. BIPAP requested, which improved the patient’s condition. Conclusions: There is poor information on literature about the lung function with the disease in adults, with no longitudinal study of the lung function in patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy 3b and 4. Our case report demonstrates the importance of attempting respiratory symptoms even in adult patients with SMA.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise A.M. Otto ◽  
Martijn Froeling ◽  
Ruben P.A. Eijk ◽  
Fay‐Lynn Asselman ◽  
Renske Wadman ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Agnieszka Stępień ◽  
Joanna Sikora-Chojak ◽  
Katarzyna Maślanko ◽  
Wojciech Kiebzak

Introduction: Recommendations for management of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) do not contain detailed information about the position of lower limbs during support standing. It has been observed that during the measurement of the range of extension in the hip joint (HE) in SMA patients, the examined limb was often naturally abducted. Aim: The main aim of the study was to compare the values of HE in the sagittal plane and in abduction, and to assess the correlation between the duration of supported standing and HE in SMA patients. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 75 SMA individuals aged 2–22 years and control group consisted of 202 healthy participants. The measurements were performed with the Rippstein plurimeter and goniometer. Results and discussion: Range of HE in SMA patients was larger in abduction than in the sagittal plane. A correlation was noted between the duration of supported standing and HE. Conclusions: Supported standing with hip joint abduction should be used in SMA patients. The obtained results broaden the knowledge about the biomechanics of hip joints in SMA patients.


Author(s):  
Agnieszka Stępień ◽  
Piotr Kuśmider ◽  
Artur Bartochowski ◽  
Magdalena Mazur ◽  
Urszula Pawlik ◽  
...  

Introduction There is no coordinated care system for patients with rare diseases in Poland. Aim The aim of the study was to define the most important aspects of medical, social and professional care under the project titled “Education in a new reality: a comprehensive and long-term model of physiotherapeutic treatment in spinal muscular atrophy” developed by Stowarzyszenie Lwie Serca (Lion Hearts Association). Material and methods The study included 27 children with SMA1 and SMA2 treated pharmacologically. Motor development was checked using the CHOP INTEND and HFMSE scales; the body posture was measured with the Bunnell scoliometer and the Rippstein plurimeter, and the range of motion in the joints of the upper and lower limbs was measured. Respiratory and neurologopedic problems were assessed. The social, professional and financial situation of the families was analyzed. Psychological data was collected based on an interview with parents. Results Nineteen children were diagnosed with type 1 SMA and 8 with type 2. On the CHOP INTEND scale, the mean number of points was 30.8; in HFMSE 21.7. Disorders in the shape of the chest, spine, hip joints and reduced range of motion were found. 18 children (66.7%) used a ventilator in the invasive and non-invasive mode. Most children had symptoms of dysarthria and stomatognathic disorders. The main psychological problems among parents were severe stress, low mood, and a sense of loneliness. Conclusion In Poland, it is necessary to introduce a system of comprehensive, coordinated care for children with spinal muscular atrophy. Keywords: spinal muscular atrophy, body posture, developmental scales


Author(s):  
Roshan Koul ◽  
Amna Al-Futaisi ◽  
Khalid Al-Thihli ◽  
Zandre Bruwer ◽  
Patrick Scott

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