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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-11-2022
Abstract
Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, several studies have been published describing neuromuscular manifestations of the disease, as well as management of pre-existing pediatric neuromuscular disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. These disorders include muscular dystrophies, myasthenic syndromes, peripheral nerve disorders, and spinal muscular atrophy. Such patients are a vulnerable population due to frequent complications such as scoliosis, cardiomyopathy, and restrictive lung disease that put them at risk of severe complications of COVID-19. In this review, neuromuscular manifestations of COVID-19 in children and the management of pre-existing pediatric neuromuscular disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. We also review strategies to alleviate pandemic-associated disruptions in clinical care and research, including the emerging role of telemedicine and telerehabilitation to address the continued special needs of these patients.
Recommended Citation
Goetschius, D. J., Kim, Y., Kumar, A., Paul, D., & Naik, S. (2022). A Comprehensive Review of Neuromuscular Manifestations of COVID-19 and Management of Pre-Existing Neuromuscular Disorders in Children. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(4), 934. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11040934
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Publication Title
Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI
10.3390/jcm11040934
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Neurology
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