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The skeletal muscle phenotype of children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 - A clinical perspective.
Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions - 1 Mar 2022
Chinoy Amish, Vassallo Grace R, Burkitt Wright Emma, Eelloo Judith, West Siobhan, Hupton Eileen, Galloway Paula, Pilkington Amy, Padidela Raja, Mughal M Zulf
Abstract excerpt
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) can affect multiple systems in the body. An under recognised phenotype is one of muscle weakness. Clinical studies using dynamometry and jumping mechanography have demonstrated that children with NF1 are more likely to have reduced muscle force and power. Many children with NF1 are unable to undertake physical activities to the same level as their peers, and report leg pains on...
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