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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Treatments and Therapies |
AR-CMT2; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, type 1; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, type 2; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, type 4; Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder; congenital hypomyelination; Dejerine-Sottas syndrome; DSN; DSS; hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy; HMSN; Peroneal Muscular Atrophy; PMA; Roussy-Levy Syndrome |
The introduction to this article is too long. Please help Wikipedia by improving the introduction according to the guidelines at Wikipedia:Guide to layout, moving some material from the introduction into the body of the article. The foot of a person with Charcot-Marie-Tooth. The lack of muscle, high arch, and hammer toes are signs of the genetic disease. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN) or Peroneal Muscular Atrophy, is a heterog ...
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Complications
... Complications of CMT vary in severity from person to person, with foot abnormalities and difficulty walking generally being the most serious problems. Muscle weakness may increase, and injury to areas...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... There''s no cure for CMT. However, some treatments can help you manage its signs and symptoms, including: Physical therapy. Physical therapy for CMT involves muscle strengthening and stretching to pre...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Certain tactics may prevent complications caused by CMT and improve your ability to manage the effects of the disorder. Started early and followed regularly, at-home activities can provide protection ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Ask the Experts: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) (Muscular Dystrophy Association)
- Bracing Experiences: Correct Braces Can Improve Mobility, Life (Muscular Dystrophy Association)
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