Charcot joint - spine
Diagnosis almost certain
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A focal thoracic kyphosis is present due to severe destructure change involving adjacent vertebra with anterolisthesis.
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The patient went on to have surgical fusion and biopsy.
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PathThis is a case of histologically proven Charcot joint in a diabetic patient. Note the distinctive difference in bone density above and below the Charcot joint (sclerotic above and lucent below) joint on plain radiographs.
-<p>Path proven <a href="/articles/charcot-joint">Charcot joint</a> in a diabetic patient. Note the distinctive difference in bone density above and below the Charcot joint (sclerotic above and lucent below). </p>- +<p>This is a case of histologically proven <a href="/articles/charcot-joint">Charcot joint</a> in a diabetic patient. Note the distinctive difference in bone density above and below the Charcot joint on plain radiographs. </p>
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Elderly. .
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Female.
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