Charcot's arthropathy of the shoulder following intraarticular corticosteroid injections.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a case of inflammatory and degenerative arthritis treated with intraarticular corticosteroid injections. This led to rapid subjective relief of symptoms, but inappropriate repeated injections led to the development of Charcot's arthropathy and rapid destruction of the shoulder joint.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Arthropathy, Neurogenic
- Health Services Misuse
- Shoulder Joint