group of hereditary diseases characterized by gradual atrophy and weakness of muscle tissue
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ï± Group of hereditary diseases characterized by gradual atrophy and weakness of muscle tissue. ï There is no cure for muscular dystrophy. Duchenne dystrophy is the most common form with an average lifespan of 20 yrs.ONTRACTURE ï± Fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint. CREPITATION ï± Grating sound made by movement of bone ends rubbing together, indicating a fracture or joint destruction.