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Inferior rectus muscle weakness

MedGen UID:
1635128
•Concept ID:
C4703410
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Finding
HPO: HP:0025601

Definition

Decreased strength of the inferior rectus muscle. [from HPO]

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Etiology

Effectiveness of inferior transposition of the horizontal rectus muscles for acquired inferior rectus paresis.
Burke JP, Keech RV
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1995 May-Jun;32(3):172-7. doi: 10.3928/0191-3913-19950501-10. PMID: 7636698

Prognosis

Effectiveness of inferior transposition of the horizontal rectus muscles for acquired inferior rectus paresis.
Burke JP, Keech RV
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1995 May-Jun;32(3):172-7. doi: 10.3928/0191-3913-19950501-10. PMID: 7636698

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