Abstract

LABRADA RODRIGUEZ, Yunia Herbania; FATHY KAMAL, Ola Mohamed  and  CONDE RODRIGUEZ, Rocío. Rehabilitative Approach to a Patient with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy and Hip Fracture. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2022, vol.36, n.3  Epub Sep 01, 2022. ISSN 1561-3100.

Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a genetically based progressive myopathy (4q35), with great phenotypic variability. It is characterized by the progression of dystrophic changes in the craniocaudal direction with asymmetric lesions of the facial muscles, shoulder girdle, shoulders, and legs. We report the rehabilitation approach in a female patient with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy and hip fracture treated by total hip arthroplasty. A rehabilitation program was included and improvement in pain control and functionality was observed. Rehabilitation is a fundamental pillar in the comprehensive management of patients with muscular dystrophy and hip fracture.

Keywords : facioscapulohumeral dystrophy; hip fracture; rehabilitation.

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