There is no way to stop DMD from progressing once a boy is born with the disorder. However once a child with DMD is born into a family, it is possible to offer prenatal diagnosis in future pregnancies...
The progression of DMD leads to many physical symptoms that typically affect different portions of the body, including the back (spine), legs, feet, joints and tendons...
Typically DMD is diagnosed between the ages of three and seven, however, the rates of progression and severity of each case is different. There are four stages that are usually associated with DMD...