A Focus on Rare Conditions
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs)
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs)
LGMD is the name for a group of conditions that cause both weakness and wasting of the muscles that get worse over time. It is the fourth most common type of muscular dystrophy and affects both males and females equally. There are approximately 30 known subtypes of LGMD, each one with a different genetic cause.
Because the signs and symptoms of LGMD are similar to other muscle disorders, genetic testing is an important tool to identify the specific subtype and help your doctor create a treatment plan.
Learn more about this group of rare conditions.
Loss of muscle mass and strength.
A group of conditions that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Each form of muscular dystrophy is caused by a single genetic mutation particular to that type of condition.
