Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN) – Foot Surgeries

Foot problems are common among individuals with Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN) and significantly contribute to the limitations they experience. Foot surgery is primarily aimed at creating a biomechanical change in the foot. In HMSN, it is likely that only biomechanically driven issues can be addressed effectively through surgery.

Key Question

The central question in developing this guideline was: when are foot surgeries indicated for a patient with HMSN? This HMSN guideline focuses on the following topics:

• Stage of HMSN and decision-making
• Impact of age or a growing skeleton on decision-making
• Pre-surgical evaluations
• Post-operative expectations
• Surgeon expertise in foot surgeries

The guideline for foot surgeries in HMSN can be found in the guideline database of the Federation of Medical Specialists (FMS).