Arthropathy

Overview
An arthropathy is a disease of a joint. Although the terms "arthropathy" and arthritis have very similar meanings, the former is traditionally used to describe the following conditions:


 * Reactive arthropathy (M02-M03) is caused by an infection, but not a direct infection of the synovial space. (See also Reactive arthritis)


 * Enteropathic arthropathy (M07) is caused by colitis and related conditions.


 * Crystal arthropathy (also known as crystal arthritis) (M10-M11) involves the deposition of crystals in the joint.
 * In gout, the crystal is uric acid.
 * In pseudogout/chondrocalcinosis/calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, the crystal is calcium pyrophosphate.


 * Diabetic arthropathy (M14.2, E10-E14) is caused by diabetes.


 * Neuropathic arthropathy (M14.6) is associated with a loss of sensation.