Neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder. A case report.
A case of neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder secondary to syringomyelia is presented. The classic clinical and radiographic features of the entity are illustrated. Emphasis is made on the use of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluation. Neuropathic arthropathy should be considered in the evaluation of shoulder pain or instability.
Drvaric
D M
DM
Department of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.
Rooks
M D
MD
Bishop
A
A
Jacobs
L H
LH
D000328:Adult; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery