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The diagnosis of Charcot foot.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2008 Jan; 25(1):43-51, vi.CP

Abstract

Charcot foot is a rapidly progressive disease process occurring in those with peripheral neuropathy. The disease is frequently misdiagnosed resulting in a delay of appropriate treatment, worsening the outcome. We present the hallmarks for diagnosis of Charcot foot based on the clinical examination and imaging studies. We provide a simple algorithm based on evidence and experience for the investigation of the foot when Charcot arthropathy is suspected. Additionally, we propose a new classification that accounts for the degree of complications in the Charcot joint. This new system considers deformity, ulceration, and osteomyelitis, which may help to predict amputation.

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Rogers LC
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Amputation Prevention Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA. lee.c.rogers@gmail.com
Bevilacqua NJ
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MeSH

AlgorithmsArthropathy, NeurogenicDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansOsteomyelitis

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18165110

Citation

Rogers, Lee C., and Nicholas J. Bevilacqua. "The Diagnosis of Charcot Foot." Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, vol. 25, no. 1, 2008, pp. 43-51, vi.
Rogers LC, Bevilacqua NJ. The diagnosis of Charcot foot. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2008;25(1):43-51, vi.
Rogers, L. C., & Bevilacqua, N. J. (2008). The diagnosis of Charcot foot. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 25(1), 43-51, vi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2007.10.006
Rogers LC, Bevilacqua NJ. The Diagnosis of Charcot Foot. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2008;25(1):43-51, vi. PubMed PMID: 18165110.
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