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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage. This can lead to muscle weakness and loss of sensation, primarily in the feet, legs, hands and arms. Some types of CMT can cause spine abnormalities like scoliosis (sideways curving of the spine) or kyphosis (rounding of the upper Show Full Answer

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage. This can lead to muscle weakness and loss of sensation, primarily in the feet, legs, hands and arms. Some types of CMT can cause spine abnormalities like scoliosis (sideways curving of the spine) or kyphosis (rounding of the upper back).

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