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Neuropathic arthropathy (or neuropathic osteoarthropathy), also known as Charcot joint (often Charcot foot), refers to progressive degeneration of a weight bearing joint, a process marked by bony destruction, bone resorption, and eventual deformity.Onset is usually insidious.europathic arthropathy (or neuropathic osteoarthropathy), also known as Charcot joint (often Charcot foot), refers to progressive degeneration of a weight bearing joint, a process marked by bony destruction, bone resorption, and eventual deformity.
The obesity epidemic is increasing the incidence of Charcot foot. The excess weight increases the risk of developing diabetes. Once the patients has diabetes, nerve damage to the feet can result. Nerve damage combined with obesity can then lead to micro trauma on the bones which in turn causes Charcot joint to develop.