Imaging Features of Charcot Neuroarthropathy: 9 Cases Report
- VernacularTitle:Charcot关节病的影像学表现
- Author:
Weiyong YU
;
Jianmin XU
;
Jin SUN
;
Zhenbo CHEN
;
Guijun JIANG
;
Nana WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Charcot neuroarthropathy, radiography, computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(11):1018-1020
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the imaging findings of Charcot neuroarthropathy. Methods9 cases with Charcot neuroarthropathy determined clinically or pathologically were reviewed. ResultsThe findings of X-ray and CT including: soft tissue swelling in 9 cases, bone absorption in 5, bone proliferation in 7, periosteal reaction in 7, ectopic calcification or ossification in 9, luxation or semiluxation in 4. For MRI: soft tissue swelling, edema of joint capsule in 2, bone marrow dropsy in 1, sclerotin damage in 1. The joint capsule and periarticular soft tissue unevenly enhanced after Gd-DTPA. Nuclear medicine displayed radioactivity aggregation in 1 case. ConclusionX-rays plain film is the first choice for the diagnosis of Charcot neuroarthropathy, while CT, MRI and nuclear medicine may be helpful.
