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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

Entry terms

  • 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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