Abstract
Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle is a devastating neuropathic complication that can eventually lead to a lower extremity amputation in the presence of an ulceration or infection. Current surgical approaches for the management of the diabetic Charcot foot and ankle deformities are largely based on expert opinions in various fixation methods attempting to avoid major postoperative complications. The goal of this article is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various internal, external, or combined fixation methods as they relate to the inherent challenges in the management of the diabetic Charcot foot.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 425-433 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Charcot foot
- Diabetes mellitus
- External fixation
- Internal fixation
- Reconstruction
- Surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine