Adult patient with Becker dystrophy undergoing orthopedic surgery: an anesthesia challenge

Int Med Case Rep J. 2018 Feb 16:11:33-36. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S150037. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

Muscular dystrophies are considered to be a series of neuromuscular diseases with genetic causes and are characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscle. The case of an adult man with Becker dystrophy referred for repair of the patella tendon tearing and patella fracture is described. He underwent successful surgery using total intravenous anesthesia without any complications.

Keywords: Becker dystrophy; adult; intravenous anesthesia; orthopedic surgery.

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  • Case Reports