Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B Overview

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What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B (LGMD1B) is one of many types of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. These diseases affect the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that are moved on purpose, such as the arms, legs, fingers, toes, and facial muscles. Specifically, LGMD1B causes muscle weakness in the lower limbs. The muscle weakness typically affects the muscles closest to the center of the body (proximal muscles) such as the upper legs. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B is caused by genetic changes (changes) to the LMNA gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. A diagnosis of LGMD1B is suspected in people who have signs and symptoms consistent with the disease, and the diagnosis can be confirmed with laboratory tests.
What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B?
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B
  • LGMD1B
  • Muscular dystrophy, proximal, type 1B
Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Craig M. Mcdonald
Physiatry | Pediatrics
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Craig M. Mcdonald
Physiatry | Pediatrics

Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

4860 Y St, 
Sacramento, CA 
 (24.9 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Craig Mcdonald is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mcdonald and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Dystrophinopathy, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Nanette C. Joyce
Physiatry
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Nanette C. Joyce
Physiatry

Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

4860 Y St, 
Sacramento, CA 
 (24.9 mi)
Experience:
21+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Nanette Joyce is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Joyce has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Lisa M. Williams
Physiatry
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
Dr. Lisa M. Williams
Physiatry

Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

4860 Y St, 
Sacramento, CA 
 (24.9 mi)
916-734-7005
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Lisa Williams is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Williams and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Andermann Syndrome.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center