Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease is an inherited neurological disorder that affects the peripheral nerves responsible for transmitting signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. This is... Wikipedia

• Pronunciation:  fr
• Specialty:  neurology, podiatry, orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Symptoms:  common: high-arched feet, hammertoe, foot drop, high-stepping gait, weakness, stiffness, and muscle wasting of lower legs, arm, and hands, and reduced tendon reflexes. sometimes: flat-arched feet, spinal deformities.
• Usual onset:  childhood – early adulthood
• Duration:  lifelong
• Causes:  family history (genetics)
• Risk factors:  family history (genetics)
• Diagnostic method:  genetic testing, nerve conduction study or electromyogram (EMG)
• Differential diagnosis:  muscular dystrophy
• Treatment:  management to maintain function
• Frequency:  prevalence: 1 in 2,500
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