Juvenile form spinal muscular dystrophy, Type III - CISMeF
Juvenile form spinal muscular dystrophy, Type IIIICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : 8B61.2;
Preferred Label : Juvenile form spinal muscular dystrophy, Type III;
ICD-11 definition : In SMA type 3, weakness of muscles is seen after 18 months of age. The child is able
to sit and stand independently. There is a limb girdle-type of distribution of weakness
causing waddling gait, falls, and difficulty with running. The ability to walk may
be lost, requiring a wheelchair as the disease progresses. The life expectancy may
be normal.;
In SMA type 3, weakness of muscles is seen after 18 months of age. The child is able
to sit and stand independently. There is a limb girdle-type of distribution of weakness
causing waddling gait, falls, and difficulty with running. The ability to walk may
be lost, requiring a wheelchair as the disease progresses. The life expectancy may
be normal.