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Bethlem Myopathy (Collagen VI-Related Dystrophies): A Retrospective Cohort Study on Musculoskeletal Pathologies and Clinical Course.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics - 1 Feb 2023
Silverstein Rachel S, Wang Daniel D, Haruno Lee S, Lotze Timothy E, Scott Allison C, Rosenfeld Scott B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Collagen VI-related myopathies with pathologic COL6A1, COL6A2, and COL6A3 variants manifest as a phenotypic continuum of rare disorders, including Bethlem myopathy (BM), characterized by early onset muscle weakness, proximal joint contractures, and distal joint laxity. Herein we discuss the concomitant orthopedic manifestations of BM, potential management strategies, and patient outcomes. METHODS: An...
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