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Bilateral Charcot joints

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral foot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is increased sclerosis and joint destruction of the left midfoot.

x-ray

There is increased sclerosis and joint destruction of the first metatarsophalangeal joint with some associated debris. 

Case Discussion

This patient has a history of type 1 diabetes and these changes are long-standing, representing neurotrophic joints. 

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