Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
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Orthopaedics Referrals
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At CHOC, we have the only pediatric program in Orange County designated by the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help families understand and manage muscle disease. That means in addition to an entire team of CHOC specialists who care for your child, we also partner with the MDA to offer access to national research and community support.
Getting Answers
The MDA recognizes more than 90 muscle diseases, many of which may present during childhood. The symptoms can be confusing and sometimes a diagnosis is difficult to make. Our specialists designate regular clinic time to spend with new patients who are looking for a diagnosis. We can exhaust every resource, including genetic testing, muscle biopsies, nerve conduction studies and electromyography.
What We Treat
We treat myopathies and neuropathies such as:
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Dejerine-Sottas disease
- Friedreich’s ataxia
- Myasthenia gravis
Coordination of Care
Our specialists are skilled in caring for children with muscle conditions. Muscle disease can also lead to other health issues, such as breathing and heart problems. After your child has been diagnosed, we’ll develop a treatment plan and connect you with additional specialists as needed, including:
- Pulmonologists
- Cardiologists
- Gastroenterologists
- Endocrinologists
- Pain specialists
- Geneticists
- Nutritionists
- Physical therapists
- Orthotists
- Psychologists
- Pediatricians
- Occupational therapists
Partnering with a Leader
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is known as the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases. We are proud to be affiliated with the MDA so that we can commit to a shared mission. Because an MDA liaison attends appointments with CHOC patients regularly, your family will have access to support programs and the latest research being led by the organization. Learn more about the MDA.
Contact Us
For more information on our program, please call (888) 770-2462 and press 2 for specialty care clinics. Please obtain a referral from your child’s primary doctor in order to schedule an appointment. For referring pediatricians, please call (888) 770-2462 and press 1.