Updates on the Evolving Role of Multidisciplinary Care Teams for the Management of Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Improving Care for DMD – A Nursing Perspective
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A 3-year-old boy and his mother present to their pediatrician. The mother states that the boy only recently started walking 6 months ago, but has difficulty, with frequent falls. On examination he has lumbar lordosis (inward curvature of the spine), waddling gait, and enlarged calves. The mother reports no family history of Duchene muscular dystrophy. Is DMD a possibility in this patient?

No, as there is no report of family history

No, as signs/symptoms of DMD do not develop until 4-5 years of age

Yes – he should have further evaluation with a neuromuscular specialist

Which of the following is true regarding healthcare disparities in the management of patients with DMD?

Disparities in access to care can exist along socioeconomic, geographic, and racial lines

Corticosteroids are offered at equal rates among patients with DMD, regardless of race

DMD is generally identified at similar age (2-3 years of age), regardless of race

Time from presentation to diagnosis is roughly the same for all patients (~7 months)