Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Neuropathic arthropathyUpdated: 2020-03-18OverviewWith Charcot joint (neuropathic arthropathy), nerve damage from diabetes causes joint deterioration. It usually affects the feet.SymptomsSymptoms include numbness, tingling, swelling and deformity of the affected joints.TreatmentsEarly detection can limit deterioration. Treatments include shoe inserts (orthotics) and limiting weight-bearing activities. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use