Arthropathy

Arthropathy is a general medical word for any disease or disorder of a joint. Doctors use it as an umbrella term, often with a word in front that names the cause, such as diabetic, psoriatic or haemophilic arthropathy. Symptoms depend on the cause but usually include joint pain, stiffness, swelling or deformity. X-rays, scans and blood tests help identify the underlying problem.