Presentation
Shoulder pain and gradual swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Neuropathic osteoarthropathy - shoulder joint
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Humeral head osteolysis.
Decreased subacromial space.
Soft tissue swelling and sclerosis of bones.
Widening of the acromioclavicular joint.
Case Discussion
Charcot joint, also known as a neuropathic joint or Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy, refers to a progressive degenerative and/or destructive joint disorder in patients with abnormal pain sensation and proprioception.