Syphilis (Musculoskeletal)

Figure 44 : Acquired tertiary syphilis. Frontal (A) and lateral (B) radiographs of the knee show marked destructive changes consistent with a neuropathic/Charcot joint. (Courtesy of D. Resnick, MD, San Diego, CA.)

Manifestations of the Disease

Neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot joint) is observed in 5% to 10% of patients with tabes dorsalis. Lost of deep sensation and chronic trauma lead to extensive destructive changes in the affected bones. The most commonly affected joints are knees, hips ...

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