Treatment
There is no cure for Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy at this time and no definitive treatment exists . Treatment offers preventative tactics to delay muscle breakdown and increase life expectancy. Stretching, and physical therapy can increase mobility. Treatment also includes correcting skeletal abnormalities such as kyphoscoliosis through orthopedic surgery and other orthopedic techniques. Antiepilleptic medication is administered to help prevent seizures. ACE inhibitors and beta blockers help treat heart conditions.
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