Abstract

We report three cases of neuropathic arthropathy secondary to syringomyelia. In two cases both the shoulder and elbow were involved. In the third case only involvement of the elbow was observed.

Authors

Ruette P, Stuyck J, Debeer P

Institution

Department of Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Pellenberg, Weligerveld 1, B-3212 Pellenberg, Belgium. E-m Philippe.debeer@uz.kuleuven.ac.be

Source

Acta orthopaedica Belgica 73:4 2007 Aug pg 525-9

MeSH

Adult
Aged
Arthropathy, Neurogenic
Elbow Joint
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Shoulder Joint
Syringomyelia

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

17939486