Charcot Joint is a medical term that refers to the progressive degeneration of a weight bearing joint. Unchecked, the condition could require amputation.
Charcot's joints, also called neuropathic joint disease
Charcot's arthropathy is a condition in which the shoulder joint is destroyed following loss of its nerve supply.
In the early stages of Charcot's joints, braces to stabilize the joints can help stop or minimize the damage. When the disease has progressed beyond braces, surgery can sometimes repair the joint.
Charcot's joints, also known as neuropathic arthropathy, are a condition where joint damage occurs due to loss of sensation and nerve function. It is commonly seen in patients with conditions such as diabetes or neurologic disorders, leading to deformity and instability in the affected joints. Early detection and proper management are essential to prevent further complications.
is the result of two conditions present in the joint. The first factor is the inability to feel pain in the joint due to nerve damage. The second factor is that injuries to the joint go unnoticed leading to instability.
Although this condition can affect any joint, the knee is the joint most commonly involved. In individuals with diabetes mellitus, the foot is most commonly affected.
Swelling and stiffness in a joint without the expected pain, or with less pain than would be expected, are the primary symptoms of this condition. As the condition progresses, however, the joint can become very painful due to fluid build-up
A fixed is a joint that don't move
Standard x rays will show damage to the joint, and may also show abnormal bone growth and calcium deposits. Floating bone fragments from previous injuries may also be visible.
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A group of joints that are parallel or nearly parallel.