Neuropathic arthropathy in the diabetic foot
Frykberg, R.G.; Kozak, G.P.
American Family Physician 17(5): 105-113
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 655062 Document Number: 135845
Neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot's joint) is a relatively painless, progressive and degenerative condition due to underlying neurologic deficits. Although a variety of neurologic disorders may produce this arthropathy, diabetes mellitus has become the most common cause. In diabetes, the foot and ankle are the sites most often involved, particularly the tarsometatarsal and tarsal joints. In addition to neuropathy, trauma is an essential factor in producing the arthropathy.