Neuromuscular disorders are inherited (genetic) or acquired conditions that affect parts of the neuromuscular system including the muscles or nerves. Neuromuscular disorders tend to be progressive in nature, and result in muscle weakness, difficulties walking and fatigue. Some neuromuscular disorders are present at birth while others can start in childhood or adulthood. The condition may be genetically passed down or due to a spontaneous genetic mutation, may be due to an abnormal immune response, inflammation, poisoning, toxins or tumors. Some neuromuscular disorders simply have no known cause. Neuromuscular disorders can be categorized as:
Our specialists can diagnose and treat these disorders and, where necessary, employ a team approach of physicians from other disciplines in the setting of the Neuromuscular Clinic at Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute.
For more information on neuromuscular disorders, please visit: mda.org