Charcot-marie-tooth A Guide for Patients and Families

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a neurological disorder that affects the sensory and muscle control nerves of the lower arms and legs. CMT is found worldwide in all races and ethnic groups, and affects 150,000 individuals in the US Alone. Although not life threatening, it is a progressive disease that affects balance, and can cause sensory loss and pain in the arms and legs. Written in layman terms, by authoritative physicians in the field, Charcot-Marie-Tooth: A Guide for Patients and Families, will provide patients, families, caregivers, and medical professionals, needing a better understanding of the disease, with valuable information that will help them better understand and manage this disorder. Topics covered include a history of the disease, diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling. Therapies covered include:Shy, Michael is the author of 'Charcot-marie-tooth A Guide for Patients and Families', published 2007 under ISBN 9781932603378 and ISBN 1932603379.