Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that creates problems in the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem.
Infantile SMA is the most severe form. Some of the symptoms include:
* Muscle weakness
* Poor muscle...
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that creates problems in the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem.
Infantile SMA is the most severe form. Some of the symptoms include:
* Muscle weakness * Poor muscle tone * Difficulty sucking or swallowing * Accumulation of secretions in the lungs or throat * Legs that tend to be weaker than the arms * Increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infections * Developmental milestones, such as lifting the head or sitting up, can't be reached.
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By: Dr. Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
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There are six cervical discs and 23 total discs in the entire spinal column. Each cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae, acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine and allows the neck to handle much stress.
Composed of collagen and ligaments, the cervical discs also hold the cervical vertebrae together and allow for flexibility and different movements of the neck.
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