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2022-01-17
It is known that around 9 per cent of patients with diabetic neuropathy and foot ulcers develop a Charcot foot and ankle. This pathology often goes unrecognized, particularly during the acute phase, until severe complications occur, such as an abnormal pressure distribution on the plantar fascia with bones weakened enough to fracture, followed by a marked foot and ankle deformation and, in the worst cases, by amputation. Thus, today, one of the most crucial questions is how to timely diagnose this condition.
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2021-12-21
Charcot Foot and Ankle is a significant problem caused by peripheral neuropathy, with an estimated incidence of 0.3 to 7.5% in the diabetic population. This condition, which is also known as Charcot arthropathy, Charcot joint, or neuropathic arthropathy, affects the soft tissues, joints, and bones in the foot and ankle. If left untreated, it may lead to progressive foot deformity, ulceration, or osteomyelitis. In the most advanced stages, it may be necessary to resort to limb amputation.
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