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Charcot neuroarthropathy of the knee in Type 1 diabetes: treatment with total knee arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Lambert A. P.,
Close C. F.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
diabetic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.474
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1464-5491
pISSN - 0742-3071
DOI - 10.1046/j.1464-5491.2002.00704.x
Subject(s) - medicine , forefoot , diabetes mellitus , surgery , ankle , arthroplasty , total knee arthroplasty , type 2 diabetes , arthropathy , osteoarthritis , complication , pathology , alternative medicine , endocrinology
Background Charcot neuroarthropathy is well recognized in diabetes, although it typically affects the joints of the forefoot and ankle. Neuroarthropathy affecting the knee in diabetes is extremely rare. The surgical options for treatment of Charcot neuroarthropathy remain poorly defined, particularly the use of arthroplasty with knee involvement. Methods We describe a case of neuroarthropathy of the knee in a patient with Type 1 diabetes. We also describe the successful management of the disorder with total knee arthroplasty—only the third such description. Results The case illustrates some of the typical radiological features of this uncommon condition, which may aid early diagnosis and limit morbidity.