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neurogenic arthritis (neurogenic arthropathy)
Charcot joint is the most common form.
Etiology:
- diabetes mellitus
- stroke
Pathology:
- destructive arthropathy due to impaired pain perception & proprioception
Clinical manifestations:
- joint swelling, joint effusion
- joint deformity, joint instability
- pain may be disproportionately mild due to the underlying neuropathy
Radiology:
- X-ray of joint
Management:
- joint immobilization slows disease progression
- orthopedic surgery if arthritis is advanced
Specific
Charcot joint; Charcot foot; Charcot arthropathy
General
peripheral nerve disease; peripheral neuropathy
arthritis
References
- Neurogenic Arthropathy
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal_and_connective_tissue_disorders/joint_disorders/neurogenic_arthropathy.html