Charcot Tooth Marie Disease
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CHARCOT MARIE TOOTH DISEASE
WHO DISCOVERED THE CHARCOT DISEASE
- French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot discovered it
THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE CHARCOT DISEASE
- They found out the charcot disease
- encompasses a genetically heterogeneous group
- of inherited neuropathies, also known as
- hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies.
THE SIGNS
- Difficulty lifting up the foot and making toe movement
- Lack to stretch reflexes in the legs
- The loss of muscle control and atrophy
- Thickened nerve bundles under the skin of the legs
THE SYMPTOMS
- Foot deformity (very high arch)
- Numbness in the foot or leg
- Weakness in the hips, legs or feet
WHAT BODY SYSTEM IS AFFECTED
- Your nerves are affected the most
HOW CAN YOU RECEIVE THIS DISEASE
- The Charcot disease is a
- Hereditary disease that has multiple
- Gene mutations.
TREATMENTS THAT ARE GIVIN
- Normally the patient is directed to
- Podiatrist for there foot problems
- Orthotist for fitting braces for there legs
- Orthopaedic surgeon to fix toes
- Or a physical therapist for muscle workouts.
HOW IS THIS DISEASE DIAGNOSED
- Hip pain
- Leg numbness
- Foot deformity (very high arch)
