EICHENHOLTZ CLASSIFICATION

Question 1

4 types name them?

Answer 1

development
coalescence
reconstruction
stage ZERO Charcot

Question 2

name this classification

fragmentation
clinically hot, swollen joint, +/- pain

ROM increased due to subluxation/dislocation

Answer 2

development

Question 3

coalescing new bone forms at sits of fracture/fragmentation (sclerosis)

clinically regressing edema

Answer 3

coalescence

Question 4

bony consolidation and healing

clinically decreased or absent swelling

decreased or absent ROM

Answer 4

reconstruction

Question 5

no radiographic changes

Charcot in situ

shows positive on nucleographic bone scan even with normal radiographs

make diagnosis before destruction and collapse can occur if reach this stage

neuropathic patient has potential to develop full blown Charcot

Answer 5

stage zero charcot

Question 6

Charcot differentials

Answer 6

diabetic changes
tabes dorsalis
chronic alcohol

Question 7

things that radiographically mimic Charcot in patients with no neuropathy

Answer 7

avascular necrosis

CPPD