300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 Clinical Services: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Program Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition in which the muscles throughout the body are weakened because the cells in the spinal cord and motor nerves do not work properly. Approximately 10-16 out of every 100,000 children are born with this condition. The Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Program is a special focus within our Neuromuscular Program. However, each day we get one step closer to making it an independent entity. At Children's Hospital Boston we have made clinical and research initiatives for SMA a priority and work each day to improve the care we provide to these special patients and their families. We hope you will bookmark this site and visit us regularly to learn more about new research opportunities and upcoming events. Related topics: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Related topics: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Create your own personal web page With our free Carepages service, you can set up a unique web page for your child. Carepages makes it easy to stay in touch with family and friends while in the hospital. The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.