What is included in long-term monitoring of spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)?
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What is included in long-term monitoring of spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)?
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@laia ediatric patients with SMA must be monitored periodically by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to assess their nutritional status and their spine and hips, as well as to evaluate for contracture development. Physical therapy is useful for joint contracture prevention and stretching. Occupational therapy is useful for adaptive equipment for ADLs.