Charcot arthropathy of the knee

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Follow up in clinic.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Destruction and collapse of the lateral femoral condyle, leading to severe genu valgus deformity. The medial tibiofemoral compartment is subsequently subluxed. Large joint effusion.

Case Discussion

This patient had spina bifida and progressive knee deformity.

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