Occurrence of symptoms in different stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their impact on social participation.
Saskia L S Houwen-van OpstalLotte HeutinckMerel JansenYvonne D KromEdith H C CupJos G M HendriksenMichel A A P WillemsenJan J G M VerschuurenErik H NiksImelda J M de GrootPublished in: Muscle & nerve (2021)
The prevalence of a broad spectrum of symptoms and secondary diagnoses is high in patients with DMD, and some of these symptoms are correlated with social participation. Growing awareness of new symptoms and secondary diagnoses among patients, caregivers, and professionals can enhance their recognition, possibly facilitating prevention and early treatment.