Neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder and elbow associated with syringomyelia: a report of 3 cases.
We report three cases of neuropathic arthropathy secondary to syringomyelia. In two cases both the shoulder and elbow were involved. In the third case only involvement of the elbow was observed.
Ruette
Peter
P
Department of Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Pellenberg, Weligerveld 1, B-3212 Pellenberg, Belgium. E-m Philippe.debeer@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Stuyck
Jos
J
Debeer
Philippe
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology*; D004551:Elbow Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000150:complications*