Non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy: observations, interventions, and outcomes on a single case

• Main Authors: Noer, Sevria Yetty Anggraina, Sunartini, Sunartini, Suryantoro, Purnomo
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2022
• Subjects: Paediatrics
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/282683/1/2447-Article%20Text-11291-2-10-20220712.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/282683/; https://www.paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2447
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked recessive gene defect manifesting as a fatal, progressive neuromuscular disease. Treatment goals aim to inhibit disease progression, increase patients’ quality of life, and lengthen life expectancy. We report here a single case of non-ambulatory DMD.