Objective measurement of oral function in adults with spinal muscular atrophy

Objective measurement of oral function in adults with spinal muscular atrophy

Abstract Background Impairment of bulbar function in adult individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) usually is not assessed by established motor scores. Measurements of oral function including quantitative muscle and endurance tests are able to detect subtle changes. The aim of this study was...

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Main Authors: T. Kruse, S. Shamai, D. Leflerovà, B. Wirth, R. Heller, N. Schloss, H. C. Lehmann, S. Brakemeier, T. Hagenacker, B. Braumann, G. Wunderlich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Spinal muscular atrophy
Bulbar neuromuscular function
Outcome measures
Bite force
Tongue pressure
Fatigability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02688-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02688-4

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