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| June 12th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease/HNPP Linked as: Charcot-marie-tooth Disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary neurological disorder in which the myelin sheath on the nerves does not stay intact, so the messages between the brain and muscles are not carried properly. Most people experience some loss of movement, and the muscles atrophy as a result. CMT is also called peroneal muscular atrophy (PMA) because the peroneal muscle down the front of the shin that enables you to pull your foot up is usually the first muscle to be affected, resulting in a dropped foot which causes tripping and sloppy walking. Many people with CMT cannot feel or move anything from the knees down. | |
