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Charcot Neuropathic Arthropathy of the Foot: A Literature Review and Single-Center Experience

Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2016

Abstract

Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy of the foot is a relatively common complication of diabetic neuropathy. Incorrect diagnosis and improper treatment often result in the extremity having to be amputated.

This paper summarises the current view on the etiology, diagnostics, and treatment of diabetic Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy, with particular focus on preserving the extremity through surgical intervention from our own experiences.