Treatments for Neuromuscular Disorders
Basic Genetic Testing
Basic genetic testing is a medical screening or diagnostic test that examines an individual's genes and chromosomes.Biopsies of Muscle, Nerve and Skin
When a sample of tissue is removed from the body in order to analyze it and look for signs of certain diseases, this is known as a biopsy. Biopsies of muscle, nerve and skin can be used to help diagnose a variety of different medical conditions, including nerve damage, muscle damage, cancer and more.Blood Labs
Blood labs is a short-hand or slang phrase for blood laboratory tests. These are common medical tests used in the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions.Cardiac MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI of the heart is a medical test that provides high-definition images of the heart (or body) and surrounding veins and arteries using a combination of magnetic and radio waves and a computer.DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan is a test that measures bone density and bone loss also called osteopenia.Electrocardiogram Test
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that evaluates the electrical rhythm of the heart. It’s used by medical professionals to find potential problems based on the pattern of your heart’s electrical rhythm or rate.Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Velocity
This study help your pediatric neurologist diagnose the cause of many nerve and muscular disorders.Gene Therapy for DMD and SMA
Gene therapy seeks to address the underlying genetic cause of an inherited disease by inserting a functional version of the mutated gene inside cells.