This mnemonic has been used commonly to recall the features of Charcot Joints (sometimes it is referred to as 5 Ds instead of 6 Ds because dislocation and disorganization are combined): 1. Distended 2. Disorganized 3. Dislocated 4. Debris (intraarticular bodies, which can be seen with synovial osteochondramotosis) 5. increased Density (sclerosis) 6. Destruction See…
This mnemonic has been used commonly to recall the features of Charcot Joints (sometimes it is referred to as 5 Ds instead of 6 Ds because dislocation and disorganization are combined):
1. Distended
2. Disorganized
3. Dislocated
4. Debris (intraarticular bodies, which can be seen with synovial osteochondramotosis)
5. increased Density (sclerosis)
6. Destruction
See a nice case example of a shoulder Charcot joint here.
[…] Another complication of diabetes in the foot is development of a Charcot joint, or neuropathic joint. The pathophysiology of Charcot joint is not completely understood, however, it is likely due to abnormal mechanics over time leading to the 6 Ds of neuropathic joints, which you can read about here. […]
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