Shalyndria
05-28-2004, 11:39 PM
Here's one for the Diabetic Word-of-the-Day calendar :)
Charcot Joint
A breakdown of the skeletal architecture of a joint. In people with diabetes, this condition most commonly affects the foot. Especially susceptible to Charcot joint are people with diabetes who have severe peripheral nerve damage. Because they have lost sensation in their extremities, they may not notice foot injuries such as a twisted ankle, a cut, or a blister on the foot. Recurrent abuse from infection or from putting weight incorrectly on the foot due to previous injuries can gradually damage the bones, joints, and ligaments of the foot, leading to Charcot joint. This condition may cause the foot or ankle to become warm, red, or swollen, and even to change shape. Doctors diagnose Charcot joint based on its appearance and sometimes with the aid of x-rays.
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Charcot Joint
A breakdown of the skeletal architecture of a joint. In people with diabetes, this condition most commonly affects the foot. Especially susceptible to Charcot joint are people with diabetes who have severe peripheral nerve damage. Because they have lost sensation in their extremities, they may not notice foot injuries such as a twisted ankle, a cut, or a blister on the foot. Recurrent abuse from infection or from putting weight incorrectly on the foot due to previous injuries can gradually damage the bones, joints, and ligaments of the foot, leading to Charcot joint. This condition may cause the foot or ankle to become warm, red, or swollen, and even to change shape. Doctors diagnose Charcot joint based on its appearance and sometimes with the aid of x-rays.
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