neuropathic arthritis


neu·ro·path·ic ar·thri·tis

arthritis associated with an underlying neurologic disorder, for example, syringomyelia, tabes dorsalis, diabetes mellitus.

neuropathic arthritis

Arthritis associated with diseases of the nervous system. It occurs most commonly as a result of diabetes but can occur in tabes dorsalis, syphilis, and syringomyelia. See also: arthritis