Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor: An inherited group of neuromuscular disorders that affects the nerve cells in the spinal cord and causes weakness and wasting of the muscles in the hands and feet. The condition is generally progressive but the rate is variable. The muscles only are affected and there is no sensory impairment. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor as a "rare disease".
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