Neuropathic arthropathy of the digit: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2003 Mar;28(2):323-6. doi: 10.1053/jhsu.2003.50037.

Abstract

We present the case of a 60-year-old diabetic man who developed neuropathic arthropathy in the distal interphalangeal joint of the small finger. Neuropathic arthropathy is uncommon in the upper extremity, and only 2 cases of this condition occurring in the joints of the hand have been reported. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / etiology*
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Finger Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Finger Joint / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Splints