What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a congenital neuromuscular disorder characterized most prominently by progressive muscle atrophy and weakness.1 SMA is a neurodegenrative disease and the weakness and loss of muscle tone associated with SMA are the direct result...SMA – Core Topics
- What is SMA?
- Types of SMA
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 0
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 4
- Rare Forms of SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Adult Onset SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Infantile Onset SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Childhood Onset SMA
- Pre-Symptomatic Intervention
- Genetics and Epidemiology
- Signs and Symptoms
- Comorbid Conditions
- Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Disease-Modifying Therapy
- Testing
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Discussing Clinical Trials
- Respiratory Care
- Physical Therapy
- Home Modifications
- Feeding, GERD, and GI Issues
- Delayed Growth
- School and Educational Concerns
- Maximizing Quality of Life
- Assistive Devices
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Nutrition
- Medical Transportation and Hospitalization
- Pain Management
- Patient & Caregiver Concerns
- Prognosis
- Palliative Care