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What is the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy?

Dr Satish Saluja
Consultant Neonatologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: Is there any solution for spino muscular atrophy for a five-month-old baby? Where can I get it treated?

A:There is no definitive medical therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. Occupational therapy may help to some extent. You may also contact a Geneticist for counselling.