The diabetic Charcot foot syndrome is a serious and potentially limb-threatening lower-
extremity complication of diabetes. First described in 1883, this enigmatic condition …

Background: Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) of the foot and ankle is an extremely
challenging clinical dilemma and surgical management can be highly complicated. The …

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a limb-threatening, destructive process that occurs in patients
with neuropathy associated with medical diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Clinicians' …

Surgical intervention for chronic deformities and ulcerations has become an important
component in the management of patients with diabetes mellitus. Such patients are no …

In the developed world, the Charcot foot or Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) most commonly
arises in those with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. It is a syndrome affecting the …

Midfoot Charcot collapse commonly occurs through the tarsometatarsal and/or midtarsal
joints, which creates the characteristic “rocker bottom” deformity. Intramedullary metatarsal …

Gradual correction using external fixator has been advocated as a minimally invasive
solution for limb deformity and is widely used in the clinic. This treatment manner requires a …

Midfoot Charcot joints are complex problems that are most commonly seen in patients with
peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes. The goal of management is to prevent pedal …

The joint deformity that arises as a result of Charcot neuroarthropathy, leads to gait
modification. Ulceration risk associated with the deformity is generally assessed by …

Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CN) is among the most devastating complications of
neuropathy and now most commonly occurs in the feet of diabetic patients. Because it is …