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Musculoskeletal Diseases > Joint Diseases > Arthropathy, Neurogenic

Preferred term

Arthropathy, Neurogenic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Chronic progressive degeneration of the stress-bearing portion of a joint, with bizarre hypertrophic changes at the periphery. It is probably a complication of a variety of neurologic disorders, particularly TABES DORSALIS, involving loss of sensation, which leads to relaxation of supporting structures and chronic instability of the joint. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Charcot's Joint

In other languages

  • French

  • Arthropathie de Charcot
  • Arthropathie neurogénique
  • Arthropathie tabétique
  • Neuro-arthropathie de Charcot
  • Neuroarthropathie de Charcot

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N1893CSR-5

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