TERMS

Question 1

chronic, progressive degeneration of the stress bearing portion of a joint with hypertrophic or atrophic changes, associated with neurologic disorders resulting in the loss of joint sensation

Answer 1

charcot

Question 2

define charcot neuroarthropathy by characteristics?

Answer 2

not inherited
acute onset, weakens bone
rocker bottom appearance, decreased arch height

Question 3

define charcot marie tooth by characteristics?

Answer 3

inherited
slowly progressive, weakening peripheral muscles
increased arch height, hammertoe contractures, frequent tripping

Question 4

name this theory?

autonomic neuropathy leads to disregulation of arterial wall smooth muscle tone then to poor vasoregulation leading to increased blood flow to the bone

Answer 4

neurovascular theory (french)

Question 5

name this theory?

foot is insensate, so prone to repeat and likely, unrecognized trauma

loss of proprioception leading to abnormal load on joints

multiple traumas + joint instability = deterioration of joint

Answer 5

neurotraumatic theory (german)

Question 6

non-DM patient or DM neuropathic patient:

painful, stop WB, inflammation decreases

Answer 6

non-DM patient

Question 7

non-DM patient or DM neuropathic patient:

nonpainful, lack of immobilization potentiates inflammatory process

Answer 7

DM neuropathic patient

Question 8

what is this classification system?

progression

Answer 8

eichenholz classification

Question 9

what is this classification system?

location

Answer 9

sanders and frykberg
brodsky
schon