Neuropathic arthropathy in the diabetic foot.

摘要: Neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot's joint) is a relatively painless, progressive and degenerative condition due to underlying neurologic deficits. Although variety of disorders may produce this arthropathy, diabetes mellitus has become the most common cause. In diabetes, foot ankle are sites often involved, particularly tarsometatarsal tarsal joints. addition neuropathy, trauma an essential factor in producing arthropathy.