Chronic progressive degeneration of the stress-bearing portion of a joint, with bizarre hypertrophic changes at the periphery. It is probably a complication of a variety of neurologic disorders, particularly TABES DORSALIS, involving loss of sensation, which leads to relaxation of supporting structures and chronic instability of the joint. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Also Known As:
Arthropathy, Neurogenic; Arthropathies, Neurogenic; Charcot Joint; Charcots Joint; Joint, Charcot's; Neurogenic Arthropathies; Charcot's Joint