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CT and MRI of Spinal Neuroarthropathy

¹ All authors: Department of Radiology, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Ile-de-France Ouest, 104 Blvd. Raymond Poincaré, 92380 Garches, France.

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this article is to describe the different stages of spinal neuroarthropathy as assessed by CT and MRI and to discuss their contribution to the management of affected patients.

CONCLUSION. Early-stage findings consisted of inflammatory changes involving adjacent vertebral endplates and mimicking degenerative disk disease with inflammation. Subsequently, progression of the lesions led to complete destruction of the intervertebral joint. Knowledge of the initial features of spinal neuroarthropathy may allow earlier treatment, which may improve outcomes.

Keywords: Charcot spine • CT • MRI • spinal cord lesions • spinal neuroarthropathy

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