Chronic progressive degeneration of the stress-bearing portion of a joint, with bizarre hypertrophic changes at the periphery. It is probably a complication of a variety of neurologic disorders, particularly TABES DORSALIS, involving loss of sensation, which leads to relaxation of supporting structures and chronic instability of the joint. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Synonyms: Arthropathies, Neurogenic, Neurogenic Arthropathies, Charcot's Joint, Arthropathy, Neurogenic, Joint, Charcot's, Charcots Joint, Charcot Joint, Neurogenic Arthropathy