Charcot's neuroarthropathy of the hand in a patient with diabetes mellitus

KELLE B., DAYANIR T., Tas D. A., Kozanoglu E.

ACTA CLINICA BELGICA, vol.71, no.5, pp.337-339, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/17843286.2015.1136096
  • Journal Name: ACTA CLINICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.337-339
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Charcot's neuroarthropathy (CNA) is a destructive disease associated with a reduced proprioceptive sensation. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common etiological factor for CNA which typically affects ankles and small joints of feet. Neuroarthropathy seen in upper extremity in patients with DM is a rare clinical condition.In this report, we presented a case of CNA with hand involvement who had type-II DM. Neuroarthropathy was rapidly progressed and destructive changes were observed in right hand joints after a minor trauma in current case.Charcot's neuroarthropathy may rarely occur in the joints of hand in patients with DM. Early diagnosis of CNA is important in order to protect joints and avoid further disability.