Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that results in the progressive deterioration and weakening of muscles, leading to mobility difficulties and sometimes respiratory and cardiac complications.

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): This is the most common and severe type of muscular dystrophy. It primarily affects boys and causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting, typically starting in early childhood.
• Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD): This is a milder form of DMD and also primarily affects boys. It causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting, but the symptoms typically start later in childhood or even in adulthood.
• Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD): This type of muscular dystrophy affects the muscles of the hips and shoulders, and can begin in childhood or adulthood.
• Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD): This type of muscular dystrophy affects the muscles of the face, shoulders, and upper arms. It typically starts in adolescence or early adulthood.
• Myotonic muscular dystrophy (MMD): This type of muscular dystrophy causes muscle weakness and wasting, as well as delayed relaxation of muscles after contraction. It can affect various muscles in the body and can start at any age.
• Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD): This rare form of muscular dystrophy primarily affects the muscles of the arms, shoulders, and legs, and can cause heart problems as well.
• Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD): This type of muscular dystrophy is present at birth or early infancy and causes significant muscle weakness and wasting.

While there is no cure for muscular dystrophy, there are several ways to manage the symptoms and provide care for those affected by the condition.