Myopathy, Autosomal Recessive, with Rigid Spine and Distal Joint Contractures, also known as lgmd2y, is related to muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 2 and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. An important gene associated with Myopathy, Autosomal Recessive, with Rigid Spine and Distal Joint Contractures is TOR1AIP1 (Torsin 1A Interacting Protein 1). Affiliated tissues include skeletal muscle, and related phenotypes are muscle weakness and increased variability in muscle fiber diameter