title: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Podiatric and systemic considerations.
abstract: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy with well documented manifestations in the extremities. Recent literature suggests systemic involvement in this neuropathy. The authors present a review of the literature, anesthetic considerations, and practical recommendations for the assessment of involved systems.
authors.affiliation: Vencor Hospital, Atlanta, GA 30365.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fluellen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002607:Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans