Overview

What is congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD)?

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) refers to a group of muscular dystrophies that show themselves at or near birth. Muscular dystrophies in general are genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles.

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MDA leads the search for treatments and therapies for congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD). The Association also provides comprehensive supports and expert clinical care for those living with CMD.

In this section, you’ll find up-to-date information about congenital muscular dystrophy, as well as many helpful resources. This information has been compiled with input from researchers, physicians and people affected by the disease.

‘CMD Standard of Care’ Guidelines Issued

Editor's note: This article was updated on Jan. 6, 2011, to include a direct, free link to the Journal of Child Neurology article about the CMD guidelines.

A panel of 82 international experts — including several MDA grantees and clinic directors — has produced the first-ever care guidelines for the congenital muscular dystrophies (CMD), a group of genetic neuromuscular disorders that have their onset at birth or in early infancy.

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