Charcot arthropathy: The diagnostic dilemma of a painless, destructive joint. Issue 1 (11th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galanis, Nikiforos; Kyriakou, Aikaterini; Delniotis, Ioannis; Charanidi, Paraskevi; Mavropoulos, Paraskevas; Inklebarger, James
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 224
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2019-12-11
• Subjects: charcot -- diabetes mellitus -- painless joint; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2603
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: The impressive clinical picture of Charcot joint reflects a high energy trauma injury which in the contrary is a progressive, painless arthropathy. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. A favorable outcome is elicited when joint is treated promptly, while late or misdiagnosis may lead to amputation. Abstract : The impressive clinical picture of Charcot joint reflects a high energy trauma injury which in the contrary is a progressive, painless arthropathy. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. A favorable outcome is elicited when joint is treated promptly, while late or misdiagnosis may lead to amputation.