Severe Symptoms Of Maffucci Syndrome

Underdeveloped Muscles

Some patients who have severe bone deformities because of Maffucci syndrome may experience underdeveloped muscles. This underdevelopment occurs because an individual's bones and muscles are closely linked to each other. When a joint or bone cannot function properly, the muscle that moves it will not be able to function properly. Several factors cause the bone deformities to have adverse effects on the growth and health of the corresponding muscles. Enchondromas can cause limited mobility in some joints or parts of the body. When there is limited mobility, the muscles are not being used the same as if there was full mobility. Decreased use of muscles can cause them to stop developing if the patient is still growing. In addition, bone deformities from enchondromas in affected individuals can cause them to have poor control of their posture. Poor postural control can lead to an asymmetrical imbalance in muscle mass when one muscle is being used more than it should be, and the other corresponding muscle is not being used. General inactivity from bone deformities due to pain and discomfort can result in underdeveloped muscles in affected individuals as well.

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