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arthropathy [‚är′thräp·ə·thē] (medicine) Any joint disease. A neurotrophic disorder of a joint, usually due to lack of pain sensation, found in association with tabes dorsalis, leprosy, syringomyelia, diabetic polyneuropathy, and occasionally multiple sclerosis and myelodysplasias. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot arthropathy) is a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) that results in fractures, dislocations, subluxations, and the potential for progressive deformity of the foot and ankle. Use of thermography in the early diagnosis of neuropathic arthropathy of the feet in diabetics. |
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