neurogenic arthritis (neurogenic arthropathy)

Introduction

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

More general terms

• peripheral nerve disease; peripheral neuropathy
• arthritis

More specific terms

• Charcot joint; Charcot foot; Charcot arthropathy