Charcot Marie Tooth

Definition

A fixed equinus deformity of the forefoot in relation to the hindfoot 

- resulting in an abnormally high arch that fails to flatten with weight bearing

- deformity may be forefoot, hindfoot or combination

Aetiology

Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathies I-III

Epidemiology

1: 3000

Definition

Group of inherited peripheral sensory & motor neuropathies

- includes Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

Classification

Hypertrophic vs Neuronal HMSN 

I   Hypertrophic CMT

II  Neuronal CMT

III Infantile Hypertrophic Neuropathy - Dejerine-Sottas