Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Progressive neuropathic peroneal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that affect the nerves responsible for movement and sensation, especially in the legs and feet, and progressively in the hands and arms. It is also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Common symptoms: weakness and decreased muscle volume in the legs and feet, deformities such as pes cavus, difficulty walking, and alterations in sensation.

Common causes: it has a genetic origin that affects the functioning of the peripheral nerves.

Which specialist treats it? The follow-up may involve neurology and orthopedics to address the effects on gait and the joints. A professional evaluation helps to understand the progression and to care for mobility over time.