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* (G71.2) The ] do not show evidence for either a progressive dystrophic process (i.e., muscle death) or inflammation, but instead characteristic microscopic changes are seen in association with reduced contractile ability of the muscles. Among others, different congenital myopathies include: * (G71.2) The ] do not show evidence for either a progressive dystrophic process (i.e., muscle death) or inflammation, but instead characteristic microscopic changes are seen in association with reduced contractile ability of the muscles. Among others, different congenital myopathies include:
** (G71.2) ] (characterized by presence of "nemaline rods" in the muscle), ** (G71.2) ] (characterized by presence of "nemaline rods" in the muscle),
** (G71.2) ] (characterized by multiple small "cores" or areas of disruption in the muscle fibers), ** (G71.2) ] (characterized by multiple small "cores" or areas of disruption in the muscle fibers),

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Medical condition
Myopathy
SpecialtyRheumatology Edit this on Wikidata

In medicine, a myopathy is a neuromuscular disease in which the muscle fibers dysfunction for any one of many reasons, resulting in muscular weakness. "Myopathy" simply means disorder ("pathy" from pathology) of muscle ("myo"). This implies that the primary defect is within the muscle, as opposed to the nerves ("neuropathies" or "neurogenic" disorders) or elsewhere (e.g., the brain etc.). Muscle cramps, stiffness, and spasm can also be associated with myopathy.

Classes

Because myopathy is such a general term, there are several classes of myopathy. (ICD-10 codes are provided where available.)

Treatments

Because different types of myopathies are caused by many different pathways, there is no single treatment for myopathy. Treatments range from treatment of the symptoms to very specific cause-targeting treatments. Drug therapy, physical therapy, bracing for support, surgery, and even acupuncture are current treatments for a variety of myopathies.

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