Charcot arthropathy of the knee. A case-based review

Abstract

The diagnosis of Charcot arthropathy in the knee is rare. However, there is an increasing number of diabetic patients, and they are living longer due to improvements in treatment.

Because neuropathic arthropathy is a late effect of peripheral neuropathy, we can expect an increasing incidence of neuropathic arthropathy.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• knee fusion
• neuropathic arthropathy
• total knee arthroplasty