Hereditary neuropathies & als

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a progressive disease with clinical signs presenting first in the distal lower extremities. Upper limb function in this population is also affected at a later stage of life but it is poorly researched and little is known about hand function limitations and loss of manual dexterity. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible relationship between upper and lower limb function in a group of children and adolescents. The CMT natural history study at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has been collecting longitudinal data of more than 120 children and adolescents with CMT (age range 4 to 21 years).
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research