| Eric A. Brandser, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Charcot arthropathy, also known as neuropathic arthropathy,
is most commonly caused in the United States by diabetes.
It commonly affects the foot, and especially the midfoot region.
Radiographically, Charcot arthropathy is characterized by
fragmentation, sclerosis, swelling, and destruction of the
affected joints. It is difficult radiographically to separate
from infection and osteomyelitis, which are also common in
diabetics. Note on this lateral radiograph of the foot the
fragmentation and destruction at the talonavicular joint.
Calcified debris is seen projecting over the soft tissues
adjacent and superior to the talonavicular joint.
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