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Neuropathic arthropathy (also known as Charcot neuroarthropathy, neuropathic arthropathy, or diabetic arthropathy) refers to a progressive fragmentation of bones and joints in the presence of neuropathy. [1] It can occur in any joint where denervation is present, although it most frequently presents in the foot and ankle. [2]
Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body.
Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, an inherited demyelinating disease of the peripheral nervous system Neuropathic arthropathy , progressive degeneration of a weight bearing joint, also known as Charcot joint disease or Charcot arthropathy
The resulting bone deformity is known as Charcot foot. Due to advanced peripheral nerve dysfunction associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), patients' feet have a dryness of the skin and a reduced ability to feel pain (nociception). Hence, minor injuries may remain undiscovered and subsequently progress to a full-thickness diabetic foot ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited, genetic condition. It occurs when there are mutations in the genes that affect the nerves in your feet, legs, hands and arms.
Jean-Martin Charcot (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁtɛ̃ ʃaʁko]; 29 November 1825 – 16 August 1893) was a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology. [2] He worked on groundbreaking work about hypnosis and hysteria, in particular with his hysteria patient Louise Augustine Gleizes. [3]
Charcot's neurologic triad of symptoms of multiple sclerosis; Some anterolateral central arteries in the brain are known as Charcot's artery; Neuropathic arthropathy, Charcot's joint or Charcot foot; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a motor neurone disease known as both Charcot's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease
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