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List of Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for SMA. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Occupational Therapy

Overview
Occupational therapy (OT) can help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) increase independence in daily activities at home, work and in school. An occupational therapist plays an essential role in helping… read more

Speech and language therapy

Overview
A
speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) overcome problems with speech and swallowing that develop due to weakness in the tongue, throat, and respiratory muscles.… read more

Surgery for scoliosis

Overview
About
90 percent of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) develop scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can interfere with movement, make breathing more difficult, and worsen posture.… read more

Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR)

Overview
The
vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) is an invasive breathing support device approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to treat children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS)… read more

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