The muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a group of inherited disorders characterised by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. Becker's muscular dystrophy (BMD) is similar to the more common muscular dystrophy - Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) - but the clinical course is milder. As with DMD, there is muscle wasting and weakness which is mainly proximal. Generally, walking difficulties begin after the age of 16.1
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