Neuroarthropathy

Charcot first described neurotic arthropathy in 1868, also known as charcot arthropathy, which is Charcot's arthropathy. This type of disease is caused by painlessness and is also known as painless joint disease. It is a destructive joint disease secondary to neurosensory and neurotrophic disorders. It is common in 40 to 60 years old, male: female = 3: 1.

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