charcot joint

Question 1

charcot joint

Answer 1

“neuropathic joint”
- a joint thats become badly disrupted + damaged secondary to a loss of sensation

• diabetics !!
• also neurosyphilis

Question 2

charcot joint presentation

Answer 2

• a lot less painful than would be expected give degree of disruption
• swollen, red + warm
• secondary cx = skin, ulceration, infection
  –> repeated trauma + poor wound healing

Question 3

common deformity seen in charcot joint

Answer 3

collapsed arch of foot
–> “rocker bottom foot”

/ severe joint misalignment