Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Understanding Duchenne and Related Conditions

Major types of muscular dystrophy include:

  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy
  • Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
  • Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
  • Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

(Duchenne is the most common/severe; others vary in onset, progression, and affected muscles.)

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