Gower’s sign is seen in: September 2010 March 2013 (a, b, c, d, e)
Correct Answer: Duchhene Muscular Dystrophy
Description: Ans. C: Duchhene Muscular Dystrophy Cowers' sign is a sign that indicates weakness of the proximal muscles, namely those of the lower limb. The sign describes a patient that has to use his hands and arms to "walk" up his own body from a squatting position due to lack of hip and thigh muscle strength Gowers' sign is classically seen in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but also presents itself in centronuclear myopathy, myotonic dystrophy and various other conditions associated with proximal muscle weakness.
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