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Charcot's joint, vertebrae

Serious ICD-10: M14 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: शार्को जोड़ रीढ़ · தமிழ்: நரம்பியல் மூட்டு பாதிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನರಗಳ ಸಂಧಿ ಹಾನಿ · తెలుగు: నాడీ కీలు నష్టం · বাংলা: স্নায়ুজনিত জয়েন্ট ক্ষতি · मराठी: मज्जासंस्थेचा सांधा नुकसान · ગુજરાતી: ચેતા સંધિ નુકસાન
About this condition

Charcot's joint of the spine is a severe condition where nerve damage (often from diabetes or spinal cord injury) prevents feeling pain, leading to progressive joint destruction without warning. The spine becomes unstable and deformed as bones and joints break down. Urgent medical attention is essential to prevent paralysis and permanent disability.

Common symptoms
painless joint destruction spine instability abnormal spine movement progressive deformity loss of sensation grinding sensation in back
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When to see a doctor: immediately for evaluation and stabilization
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This condition in Indian languages
Hindi (हिंदी)शार्को जोड़ रीढ़ · न्यूरोपैथिक जोड़ · संवेदना रहित जोड़ टूटना · मधुमेह जोड़ क्षति
Tamil (தமிழ்)நரம்பியல் மூட்டு பாதிப்பு · சார்கோ மூட்டு · உணர்வற்ற மூட்டு சேதம் · முதுகெலும்பு சேதம்
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)ನರಗಳ ಸಂಧಿ ಹಾನಿ · ಚಾರ್ಕೋಟ್ ಸಂಧಿ · ಸಂವೇದನೆಯಿಲ್ಲದ ಹಾನಿ · ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ಹಾನಿ
Telugu (తెలుగు)నాడీ కీలు నష్టం · చార్కోట్ కీలు · అనుభూతి లేని కీలు నష్టం · వెన్నెముక నష్టం
Bengali (বাংলা)স্নায়ুজনিত জয়েন্ট ক্ষতি · চারকোট জয়েন্ট · অনুভূতিহীন জয়েন্ট ভাঙ্গন · মেরুদণ্ড ক্ষতি
Marathi (मराठी)मज्जासंस्थेचा सांधा नुकसान · चारकोट सांधा · संवेदनाशून्य सांधा नाश · कणा नुकसान
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)ચેતા સંધિ નુકસાન · ચાર્કોટ સંધિ · સંવેદના વિનાનું સંધિ નુકસાન · કરોડ નુકસાન
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Charcot's joint, vertebrae?
painless joint destruction, spine instability, abnormal spine movement, progressive deformity, loss of sensation, grinding sensation in back.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately for evaluation and stabilization
Is Charcot's joint, vertebrae common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Charcot's joint, vertebrae?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately for evaluation and stabilization.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer