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Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy

Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child's shoulders, upper arms, and calves. The disease also causes stiff joints that can't move well (contractures).