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Bone & Joint Day 3
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In the case of Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints, the condition is always secondary/primary
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Secondary to nervous disorder
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In the case of Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints, the condition is always secondary/primary
Secondary to nervous disorder
What is the most common cause of Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints?
Diabetes
How does nervous tissue damage joints in Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints? Explain the process
Minor injury > Inflammatory response > Osteolysis > Initial injury & inflammation not sensed > ongoing inflammation & injury
What is the most at risk population for Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints?
Diabetic, obese males with gout >45y/o
Atrophic Neuropathic Arthropathy/Neurotrophic Arthropathy/Charcot Joints favors what area of the body?
Upper extrem - bony resorption (osteolysis)
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