CHKD offers the latest treatments for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In this video, Director of Neurology Crystal Proud, MD, discusses the signs and symptoms of Duchenne's as well as a new treatment offered at #CHKD. #DuchenneMuscularDystrophy #Elevidys | Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD)

Tom has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and fatal condition that causes muscle weakness and a relentless deterioration in physical abilities. By 10 to 14 years of age, boys with Duchenne lose the ability to walk and require a wheelchair full time. They eventually become paralysed, depending on others for round-the-clock care. Tragically the disease is fatal. Work funded by a three year grant from Action, proved that a new type of gene therapy could potentially help boys and young men with Du