Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of heritable diseases that cause progressive impairment of muscles. EDMD affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles), causing atrophy, weakness and contractures.
Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, which are inherited conditions that cause progressive muscle impairment. EDMD specifically affects the skeletal muscles used for movement, causing muscle atrophy, weakness, and contractures.