Neuropathic (Charcot) foot + Hypermobility

Question 1

Charcot arthropathy is a ? progressing ? problem occurring in joints with autonomic/? neuropathy.
There is local ? and ? on examination in the early stages, with obvious ? as the disease progresses.

Answer 1

rapidly
destructive
sensory
oedema
warmth
deformities

Question 2

Causes may be ?, tabes dorsalis (? myelopathy),
? neuropathy, ? ? lesions or ?.
XR findings show initial local ?, progressing into osseous destruction and ?.
Management is with a well-fitting ? to prevent ? ? in early stages, progressing to ? management of severe deformities.

Answer 2

diabetes
syphilitic
alcoholic
cauda equina
leprosy
osteoporosis
collapse
cast
weight bearing
surgical

Question 3

Hypermobility Syndrome

what score is used? how many points? how many indicate hypermobility?

Answer 3

beighton score - 9 points

>6

Question 4

Hypermobility
Up to ?% of the population are hypermobile,
particularly ?. This is generally an ? trait.

Answer 4

10
women
inherited

Question 5

Hypermobility

Certain diseases are also associated with
hypermobility, including ?’s, ?-? syndrome and ?’s syndrome.

Answer 5

marfans
ehlers danlos
downs