• Progressive destruction of one or more joints
• Affects bone and tissue in weight bearing joints most commonly affecting the feet
• Symptoms may include numbness in the legs and feet, clicking or crackling sound in the joint and weakness or looseness of the joint
• Caused most commonly by conditions resulting in nerve damage such as diabetes, syphilis or chronic alcoholism
• May also occur from frequent injections of corticosteroids into the joint
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in adults
• May be mild to severe and debilitating
• May result in joint deformity or amputation if left untreated

Use a cane or walking stick

Wear comfortable and supportive shoes