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[Neurogenic osteo-arthropathies due to chronic alcoholism]
Abstract:
Recognised forms of neurogenic osteo-arthropathy, their aetiology and pathogenesis are reviewed. Seven unusual cases are presented. Chronic alcoholism was a possible pathogenetic factors in these cases of neurogenic osteo-arthropathy from persistant drunkeness and not osteo-arthropathy occurring in alcoholics. Thus a new clinical entity is proposed.