Duchenne muscular dystrophy classification
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Overview
If the staging system involves specific and characteristic findings and features: According to the [staging system + reference], there are [number] stages of [malignancy name] based on the [finding1], [finding2], and [finding3]. Each stage is assigned a [letter/number1] and a [letter/number2] that designate the [feature1] and [feature2].
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. For more information about muscular dystrophy classification click here.
According to the functional Classification System for DMD (AFCSD), there are 5 stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy based on the gross Motor Function.
| Stages | Explanation |
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| Stage 1 | Walks normally without any help |
| Stage 2 | Impaired posture (lordosis), Impaired gait (tip-toeing or waddling), still doesn't need any assistive device and walks independently |
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| Stage5 |