neuropathic joint
neu·ro·path·ic joint
neuropathic joint
Neuropathic arthropathy Rheumatology The mechanical failure of a joint due to impaired sensory input; NA is a destructive and productive arthropathy with a loss of pain and nociceptive sensation that may be due to the cumulative effect of trauma and joint laxity Radiology Joint effusion, fragmentation of the articular surface and eburnation of bony surfaces, eventually complete joint disorganization Etiology DM, syringomyelia, tabes dorsalis; rarely, congenital indifference to pain, amyloidosis, meningomyelocele and other 'exotica'neu·ro·path·ic joint
(nūr'ō-path'ik joynt)Synonym(s): Charcot joint, neuropathic arthropathy.
neu·ro·path·ic joint
(nūr'ō-path'ik joynt)Synonym(s): Charcot joint.