Myopathy- limb-girdle- with bone fragility

Overview

A rare inherited disorder characterized by easy bone fracturing, poor healing of fractures and progressive weakness of the limb-girdle muscles. The fractures tend to occur before the muscle problems. The slow-healing fractures sometimes resulted in osteomyelitis and limb amputation .

Symptoms

* Myopathy * Fractures * Slow-healing fractures * Bone abnormalities * Premature graying of hair * Thin skin * Soft skin * Hernias

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Myopathy, limb-girdle, with bone fragility may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Myopathy, limb-girdle, with bone fragility symptoms.