Charcot Joint Flashcards
1
Q
Another term for a Charcot joint?
A
Neuropathic joint
2
Q
What is a Charcot joint?
A
Joint which has become badly disrupted and damaged secondary to loss of sensation
3
Q
What are Charcot joints caused by?
A
Neuropathy secondary to diabetes (MOST COMMON)
Neuropathy secondary to syphilis
4
Q
What are features of a Charcot joint?
A
Less painful than expected given degree of joint disruption due to sensory neuropathy (BUT STILL MILD PAIN)
Swollen, red, warm
5
Q
‘Gammy’ suggests?
A
Charcot foot
6
Q
5 Ds of Charcot foot?
A
Deformity, debris, density change, destruction, dislocation
7
Q
How often should patients with Charcot foot be reviewed?
A
Every 1-2 wks in active Charcot foot
Every 1-2 mo otherwise
