Question
What is Neuralgic Amyotrophy?
Answer
Neuralgic Amyotrophy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system that causes severe pain in the shoulder and arm, followed by temporary paralysis. This condition can be genetic or triggered by environmental factors, such as vaccination, infection, surgery, or even pregnancy and childbirth. Research indicates that the disease is associated with genetic mutations in the Septi9 protein family, making HNA the first monogenic genetic disease caused by a defect in the Septi family gene. Although there is currently no effective treatment to prevent or stop this disease, identifying the relevant genes helps to further understand the disease process of HNA and may ultimately be used in clinical treatment.