Revascularisation and the acute charcot joint

Background: Charcot neuropathy is a progressive condition affecting the soft tissues, bones and joints most commonly within the foot and ankle. It is a rare complication of the neuropathic foot of which diabetes is the leading cause [1]. Other associated conditions include alcoholic neuropathy, polio, leprosy and syphilis.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: J. Giddie, P. Vaughan, V. Thorisdottir Tags: FI2016_DiabetesCharcot_04 Source Type: research