Conservatives treatments or splints to treat Charcot Marie Tooth disease are ineffective because do not stabilize the foot, neither aligned it properly. Surgery treatment repair all these problems and getting well aligned feet. Transferring tendons of muscles that work, we prevent the re-deform. In cases of complete paralysis we can also transfer the dorsum´s foot tendons that act as a brace that keeps the foot from falling in equine.
3. Conservatives treatments or splints to treat Charcot Marie Tooth
disease are ineffective because do not stabilize the foot, neither
aligned it properly. Surgery treatment repair all these problems and
getting well aligned feet. Transferring tendons of muscles that work,
we prevent the re-deform. In cases of complete paralysis we can also
transfer the dorsum´s foot tendons that act as a brace that keeps the
foot from falling in equine.
After surgery treatment to correct deformities caused by the disease
it is necessary to undergo a process of recovery to regain mobility and
strength in the joints, so that allows to walk again normally. When the
feet are badly warped recovery may be prolonged for a period of 6
months.
4. Operated patients should take an intensive physiotherapy program to
increase the strength of leg muscles and restore flexibility.
Physiotherapists are experts in the human body movements. They are
specially trained to understand how the joints, muscles, tendons and
ligaments of the body work and to detect any problems. If you have
not had a session with a therapist, you should ask your doctor for
advice.
Although physiotherapists (often called physio) can not stop the
progression of CMT, they can usually detect potential problems, like
any accumulated stress in some joints (knees or hips) in advance. This
can help prevent a secondary weakness which could cause other
problems.
5. ¿Do you suffer from Charcot Marie Tooth disease? Learn
everything you need to know about to find the best
treatment for your case.
Charcot Marie Tooth is a hereditary peripheral neuropathy with
different variants which requires a very specific type of treatment to
be carried out by a specialist. If you suffer this disease in the Guide
you will find everything you need to know about how to find the best
treatment for you.