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What is Neuropathic joint disease (Charcot's joint)?

Author: Alexandra Jessie Wilson



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Is a progressive, destructive arthritis associated with loss of pain sensation, proprioception, or both. Also causes joint deformity via frequent damage. Usually found in tarsal joints. Shares some pathologic changes to osteoarthritis. *Proprioception: how we perceive the position and movement of our body.


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