Neuromuscular Disorders
Neuromuscular disorders affect the peripheral nervous system, which includes muscles and nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. These diseases frequently cause muscle weakness.
We offer expert care for a full range of neuromuscular disorders, including:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) – Ongoing disease that damages nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing loss of muscle control.
- Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) – Condition in which the immune system attacks nerves, eventually leading to paralysis.
- Muscular dystrophy – Group of diseases caused by genetic changes (mutations) that prevent healthy muscle development.
- Myasthenia gravis – Disease that affects communication between muscles and nerves, causing muscle weakness and fatigue.
- Neuropathy – Nerve damage that causes pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
As an academic medical center, we use sophisticated approaches to diagnose and treat neuromuscular diseases. We offer the latest therapies to help relieve symptoms and help slow disease advancement. Because our team is focused on your health and well-being, we provide personalized treatment, individual attention and care tailored to your needs.