Neuropathic arthropathy
Charcot first described neuropathic joint disease in 1868, so it is also called Charcot arthropathy. This type of disease is caused by the lack of pain, and is also known as painless arthropathy. It is a destructive joint disease secondary to neurosensory and neurotrophic disorders, commonly seen in 40 to 60 years old, with a male:female ratio of 3:1.
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Site of disease:
joint
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Infectious :
Not contagious
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Frequent population:
Common in 40-60 years old, male: female = 3:1
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Related symptoms:
Pain
Joint swelling
Joint pain
Joint swelling
Joint effusion
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Concurrent disease: