Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Apr 1994

Atypical case of Becker's muscular dystrophy. Early identification and management

E Cohen-Sobel Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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V Darmochwal Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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M Caselli Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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S Najjar Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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C Lambert Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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E ] Cohen-Sobol E [corrected to Cohen-Sobel Division of Orthopedic Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-84-4-181
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A case of a child with Becker's muscular dystrophy is presented. Because of the genetic and clinical similarity with the more common Duchenne muscular dystrophy, these two diseases are compared. Since muscular dystrophy often initially presents with toe walking, flat-foot, and waddling gait, podiatrists may be the first physicians to see the child and provide early diagnosis.

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