Case series on the Charcot neuroarthropathy in hands after cervical central cord syndrome
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Case series on the Charcot neuroarthropathy in hands after cervical central cord syndrome. / Wang, Wenting; Tong, Anni; Liu, Nan; Biering-Soerensen, Fin; Tong, Shuai.
In: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 23, No. 1, 545, 2022.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Case series on the Charcot neuroarthropathy in hands after cervical central cord syndrome
AU - Wang, Wenting
AU - Tong, Anni
AU - Liu, Nan
AU - Biering-Soerensen, Fin
AU - Tong, Shuai
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2022, The Author(s).
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Background: Charcot neuroarthropathy (CNA) of the upper extremity occurs most frequently in shoulders. However, CNA in the hands is uncommon and seldom be reported. The onset of CNA is usually insidious. If this process continues undetected, it can result in joint deformity, ulceration and/or superinfection, loss of function, and amputation or even death. In this article, we are going to present three cases of CNA in the hands of individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) with central cord syndrome. Case presentation: Three male individuals with cervical spinal stenosis contracted tetraplegia (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale Grade D, D, and B) due to spinal cord contusion after a trauma and developed hand swelling without pain 2 to 3 months after their SCI. X-ray showed degenerative joint changes in the hands. CNA was considered due to the patient’s history of cervical SCI, loss of motor function and sensation, symptoms of painless swelling, physical examination, and X-ray findings. The self-care sub scores of Spinal Cord Independence Measure III improved slightly only during rehabilitation and follow-up due to poor hand function. Conclusions: CNA may develop after a central or peripheral neurological disorder. Nearly every joint of the body can be affected and the lower limbs are the most frequently involved. However, CNA of the hand is rare. We present three patients with CNA in the hands after cervical SCI and review the features and early differential diagnosis of CNA. Currently there is no specific treatment available. Therefore, early identification of CNA and adequate protection to the affected joints seem important.
AB - Background: Charcot neuroarthropathy (CNA) of the upper extremity occurs most frequently in shoulders. However, CNA in the hands is uncommon and seldom be reported. The onset of CNA is usually insidious. If this process continues undetected, it can result in joint deformity, ulceration and/or superinfection, loss of function, and amputation or even death. In this article, we are going to present three cases of CNA in the hands of individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) with central cord syndrome. Case presentation: Three male individuals with cervical spinal stenosis contracted tetraplegia (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale Grade D, D, and B) due to spinal cord contusion after a trauma and developed hand swelling without pain 2 to 3 months after their SCI. X-ray showed degenerative joint changes in the hands. CNA was considered due to the patient’s history of cervical SCI, loss of motor function and sensation, symptoms of painless swelling, physical examination, and X-ray findings. The self-care sub scores of Spinal Cord Independence Measure III improved slightly only during rehabilitation and follow-up due to poor hand function. Conclusions: CNA may develop after a central or peripheral neurological disorder. Nearly every joint of the body can be affected and the lower limbs are the most frequently involved. However, CNA of the hand is rare. We present three patients with CNA in the hands after cervical SCI and review the features and early differential diagnosis of CNA. Currently there is no specific treatment available. Therefore, early identification of CNA and adequate protection to the affected joints seem important.
KW - Case series
KW - Central cord syndrome
KW - Charcot neuroarthropathy
KW - Hand
KW - Spinal cord injury
KW - Tetraplegia
U2 - 10.1186/s12891-022-05502-7
DO - 10.1186/s12891-022-05502-7
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 35668418
AN - SCOPUS:85131347736
VL - 23
JO - B M C Musculoskeletal Disorders
JF - B M C Musculoskeletal Disorders
SN - 1471-2474
IS - 1
M1 - 545
ER -
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