title: Management of muscular dystrophy in adults.
abstract: Muscular dystrophies in adults present a spectrum of disabilities and medical problems which require diagnosis and timely management. Weight control and orthotic assistance can help the sufferer maintain as near a normal life style as possible. Surgery may offer benefits in selected patients. Major issues such as employment, personal/sexual relations, parenthood, chronic disability and handicap, require clear analysis and sympathetic management. Later, respiratory and/or cardiac failure become significant considerations. Currently the move is towards a policy of respiratory support but it is not yet clear how much this may improve the quality or length of life.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*