Sunday, 6 November 2011

Charcot Joint and its Pneumonic

A Charcot joint (also known as a neurotrophic joint) refers to a progressive degenerative / destructive joint disorder in patients with abnormal pain sensation and proprioception.

The radiographic features of a Charcot joint can be remembered by remembering 6 Ds:

1. Increased Density (Subchondral sclerosis)
2. Destruction
3. Debris (Intra-articular loose bodies)
4. Dislocation
5. Distention
6. Disorganization


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