Preferred Label : neuropathic joint;
RADLEX synonyms : Charcot joint;
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) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0003892;
Origin ID : RID5074;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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) [MeSH]
