title: Neuropathic arthropathy of the digit: a case report.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hand Surgery and Orthopaedic Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Y Leo
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: Pedro K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Beredjiklian
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Donthineni-Rao
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Bozentka
mesh_terms: D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints