title: An unusual presentation of charcot arthropathy caused by syringomyelia mimicking a soft tissue tumor.
abstract: Charcot arthropathy is a chronic, degenerative condition and is associated with decreased sensorial innervation. Numerous causes of this arthropathy have been described. Here we report a case of neuropathic arthropathy secondary to syringomyelia which was misdiagnosed as a soft tissue tumor and treated surgically and additionally with radiotherapy at another institution. The patient had clinical and radiological signs of syringomyelia, associated with a limited range of motion, swelling, and pain in the affected joint. Neuropathic arthropathy, although less common, should be considered in cases of unexplained joint swelling, pain, and limited range of motion of the affected joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ülkü Mah. Talatpasa Bulvarı No. 5, Altındağ, 06100 Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cuneyd
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-5050-3701
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gunay
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 06280 Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ebru
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Atalar
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Gazi University School of Medicine, 06560 Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Baybars
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ataoglu