Imaging Features of Charcot’s Joint / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze X-ray ,CT and MRI findings of Charcot’s joint.Methods 24 cases of Charcot’s joint were collected,there were 11 males and 13 females.24 cases were examined with radiography,9 with CT ,5 with MRI,and 2 were examined with all three techniques.X-ray,CT and MRI imaging findings of Charcot’s joint were analysed.Results There were two types of Charcot’s joint,hypertrophic(12 cases) and atrophic(12 cases).X-ray and CT findings of hypertrophic type were hyperostotic osteosclerosis with osteophytes,periarticular soft tissue swelling and ossification.While the atrophic type appeared as extensive bone resorption and disappearance,periarticular debris and soft tissue swelling,articular dislocation.These imaging findings of Charcot’s joint also could be showed by MRI.The joint capsule thickened periarticular soft tissue markedly enhanced after Gd-DTPA was administrated with definite medial margin.Conclusion Charcot’s joint is of typical imaging appearances.