What is muscular dystrophy?

Also known as: MD.

Muscular dystrophy describes a broad group of many (there are 9 major types), chronic, progressive illnesses that cause the muscles of the body to become increasingly weak and less flexible over time. It can lead to a number of problems that can vary from person to person.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM