Charcot foot and ankle with osteomyelitis

Diabet Foot Ankle. 2013 Oct 1:4. doi: 10.3402/dfa.v4i0.21361.

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the current literature discussing topics of Charcot osteoarthropathy, osteomyelitis, diagnosing osteomyelitis, antibiotic management of osteomyelitis, and treatment strategies for management of Charcot osteoarthropathy with concurrent osteomyelitis.

Keywords: Charcot foot; diabetes mellitus; infection; neuropathy; osteomyelitis.

Publication types

  • Review