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This chapter addresses neuromuscular disorders of the brain/upper motor neuron (cerebral palsy) and spinal cord/lower motor neuron (myelomeningocele, spinal muscular atrophy, spinal cord injury, and poliomyelitis). It then addresses Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an example of a disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. Muscular diseases are then discussed, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, myotonic disorders, and dermatomyositis. The chapter concludes with Friedrich ataxia and complex regional pain syndrome type 1. Imaging modalities and issues for each condition are considered by anatomic region, with focus on the manifestations and sequelae of common pathophysiologic processes.

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We would like to thank Dr. Hugh McMillan, Dr. Kristin Udjus, and Dr. Rita Putnins (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa) for their contribution of cases.

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Miller, E., Wilson, N. (2015). Neuromuscular Diseases. In: Stein-Wexler, R., Wootton-Gorges, S., Ozonoff, M. (eds) Pediatric Orthopedic Imaging. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-45381-6_24

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