Neuropathic Arthropathy of the Shoulder Associated with Cervical Syringomyelia: A Case Report
10.5397/cise.2015.18.4.261
- Author:
Jaehyun PARK
1
;
Taekang IM
;
Jinsun MOON
;
Yongbeom LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Shoulder;
Neurogenic arthropathy;
Cervical syringomyelia
- MeSH:
Arthropathy, Neurogenic;
Diagnosis;
Edema;
Joints;
Radiography;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Rare Diseases;
Shoulder;
Syringomyelia
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2015;18(4):261-265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neuropathic shoulder arthropathy or Charcot's shoulder is an extremely rare disease, and sometimes it is associated with cervical syringomyelia. Clinical symptoms of the disease include edema of the shoulder and restriction in range of motion. Radiological diagnosis can be made through plain radiography through a characteristic, atrophic destruction of the joint. We experienced a Charcot's joint of the shoulder wherein destruction of the joint progressed extremely quickly and reviewed the literature concerning this condition.
