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Distal myopathy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

By Dr. Adrian Banerjee, MD · · Orthopedics

Patients often ask us about distal myopathy. Here is what our Orthopedics clinicians want you to know.

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Topic: distal myopathy. A muscular dystrophy that is characterized by predominant weakness and atrophy beginning in the feet and/or hands.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.