Charcot shoulder and elbow

The journal Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery has published a report about Charcot arthropathy of the shoulder and elbow. Charcot arthropathy of the shoulder and elbow is a rare disease process initially described in the 1700s; however, it was not until the 19th century that physicians understood its association with other disease processes such as cervical spine pathology and diabetes. A primary complaint is painful or painless joint dysfunction, meaning the orthopedic surgeon is regularly the first physician to evaluate the patient. Frequently, the condition of these patients is misdiagnosed. The full-text article you can find here.