Muscle atrophy in diabetic patients with Charcot foot: a case-control study

ConclusionMuscle atrophy and muscle edema are significantly more severe in diabetic patients with CF disease. Muscle atrophy does not correlate with the severity of active CF disease. A CSA< 139 mm2 of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle in the hindfoot may indicate CF disease.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research