Neuropathic Foot Lesions in Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

JOINT changes associated with diseases of the central nervous system were first described by Charcot. At first these changes were considered peculiar to tabes dorsalis and syringomelia, but with extensive use of x-ray examination, similar changes have been found in other conditions. Leprosy may produce a similar picture, as may injury to a peripheral nerve, as described by Weinberg¹ in soldiers injured in World War I. Bone lesions similar to those in Charcot's joints have also been reported in association with diabetes mellitus.^{2 3 4 5 6 7} This report deals with neuropathic foot lesions that occur in patients with diabetes mellitus and are attributed . . .