Charcot Joint

Question 1

Another term for a Charcot joint?

Answer 1

Neuropathic joint

Question 2

What is a Charcot joint?

Answer 2

Joint which has become badly disrupted and damaged secondary to loss of sensation

Question 3

What are Charcot joints caused by?

Answer 3

Neuropathy secondary to diabetes (MOST COMMON)
Neuropathy secondary to syphilis

Question 4

What are features of a Charcot joint?

Answer 4

Less painful than expected given degree of joint disruption due to sensory neuropathy (BUT STILL MILD PAIN)
Swollen, red, warm

Question 5

‘Gammy’ suggests?

Answer 5

Charcot foot

Question 6

5 Ds of Charcot foot?

Answer 6

Deformity, debris, density change, destruction, dislocation

Question 7

How often should patients with Charcot foot be reviewed?

Answer 7

Every 1-2 wks in active Charcot foot
Every 1-2 mo otherwise