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10 Treatments for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

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Tests

4	Medical Procedures

Overview

There is no cure for CMT. However, physical and occupational therapy are an important part of CMT treatment. Physical therapy is used to preserve range of motion and minimize deformity caused by muscle shortening, or contracture. Braces are sometimes used to improve control of t...[read article]

Tests for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

1. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce... More
2. Motor Nerve Conduction Studies A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test determines how quickly electrical signals move through a particular peripheral nerve. It is also sometimes known as a nerve c... More
3. Peripheral Nerve Surgical Biopsy A nerve biopsy is a testing procedure in which a small sample of a nerve is removed from your body and examined in a laboratory. Your doctor may request a nerve bio... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
6. Molecular Genetic Test
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Medical Procedures for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
2. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
3. Genetic Counseling Genetic counseling is a communication process by which personal genetic risk information is translated into practical information for families. Genetic counselors a... More
4. Use of Orthopedic Devices
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