About The Medical Condition Neurogenic Arthropathy

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Neurogenic Arthropathy

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Neurogenic Arthropathy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Neurogenic Arthropathy?

Chronic progressive degeneration of the stress-bearing portion of a joint, with bizarre hypertrophic changes at the periphery. It is probably a complication of a variety of neurologic disorders, particularly TABES DORSALIS, involving loss of sensation, which leads to relaxation of supporting structures and chronic instability of the joint. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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