ICD-11 code : FA38.1;
Preferred Label : Neuropathic arthropathy;
ICD-11 definition : Neuropathic arthropathy is a progressive destructive arthritis associated with loss
of pain sensation, proprioception, or both. Normal muscular reflexes that modulate
joint movement are decreased. Without these protective mechanisms, joints are subjected
to repeated trauma, resulting in progressive cartilage and bone damage. Additional
symptoms include skin changes, such as erythema, swelling, hyperpigmentation, or purpura
and soft tissue ulcers over the affected area, as well as joint loosening or instability
and joint deformities.;
ICD-11 synonym : Charcot foot; Charcot or tabetic arthropathy; Charcot joint;
ICD-11 "other" category code : FA38.1Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : FA38.1Z;
Origin ID : 1492550461;
UMLS CUI : C0003892;
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Neuropathic arthropathy is a progressive destructive arthritis associated with loss
of pain sensation, proprioception, or both. Normal muscular reflexes that modulate
joint movement are decreased. Without these protective mechanisms, joints are subjected
to repeated trauma, resulting in progressive cartilage and bone damage. Additional
symptoms include skin changes, such as erythema, swelling, hyperpigmentation, or purpura
and soft tissue ulcers over the affected area, as well as joint loosening or instability
and joint deformities.
