You receive care from a team of highly skilled CMT specialists, including pediatric and adult neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons and therapists. We coordinate the therapies that are right for you. 

Highlights of our program include:

Our CMT experts are also advancing treatments and outcomes through research. We have uncovered some of the basic biologic processes that lead to CMT and other neuromuscular disorders. Our ongoing efforts are paving the way for new treatments and care techniques.

Cedars-Sinai is also leading a long-term research effort to learn more about how CMT progresses.

Sometimes, foot problems continue to worsen, even with bracing and physical therapy. At Cedars-Sinai, you are not out of options. Our team includes one of the country's foremost CMT orthopaedic surgeons—who is an expert in reconstructive surgery.

During reconstructive surgery, we repair the foot bones and muscles so that your feet do not turn inward. We also fix abnormally high arches and misshapen toes. This treatment restores flexibility and balance for natural foot movements without pain. 

CMT can damage nerves that communicate with your diaphragm. This muscle at the top of your abdomen helps you exhale. When it's not working properly, you can't clear gases such as carbon dioxide from your lungs. Buildups can cause headaches and affect brain functioning.

Our team includes a breathing specialist (pulmonologist) who focuses on neurologic and diaphragm disorders. We may recommend a machine to regulate breathing patterns. We conduct tests and assessments to detect subtle breathing changes. Our attention to your needs enables us to provide the best therapy options for you.

Living with CMT can be challenging. Experts at Cedars-Sinai are here to help. At our MDA clinic, you receive coordinated care and support from multiple specialists in one visit.

You may benefit from the MDA clinic if you need help coping with changes in your symptoms or assistance planning for future care needs.