One of the classic symptoms of FSHD is “scapular winging.” The muscles around the shoulder blade (scapula) weaken and allow the bone to jut out like an angel’s wing. This… Read More »
Dr. Anthony Romeo on scapular surgery
Telemedicine for FSHD
Telemedicine for FSHD is an idea whose time has come! If people with FSHD are rare, doctors who understand FSHD are rarer still. Patients who don’t have the time or… Read More »
Genetic testing for FSHD—a new frontier
There are exciting new developments in FSHD genetic testing. A new genetic test for FSHD is now being offered by PerkinElmer Genomics, a global company known for scientific and medical… Read More »
FSHD and COVID-19
As communities everywhere take steps to reduce transmission of COVID-19, we would like to share some information provided by our panel of medical advisors. For most individuals with FSHD, the… Read More »
FAQs about genetic testing for FSHD
Julie Cohen, MSc, genetic counselor Julie Cohen, ScM, genetic counselor in the Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, answers some commonly asked questions…. Read More »