4 Ds of Charcot's arthropathy: deformity, destruction, debris, and density. Radiographs may demonstrate bone fragmentation and radiodensity.
Upper extremity neuropathic joints are frequently associatede with syringomyelia. Cervical magnetic resonance imaging should be considered for patients with upper extremity neuropathic joints.
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