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Muscular disorder
My 13-year-old niece has a disorder affecting her legs. She can walk but difficult to run and climb steps. It is believed to be linked to consanguineous marriage (marriage between close relatives, such as cousins). Is there any treatment available to help her condition improve?
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I would like to examine the patient before suggesting any treatment.
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shee needs proper physical exam and imvestigations to find exact cause and type of muscular pathology.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Need Clinical Examination Visit nearest Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Ahmedabad
Need to examine physically
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