Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle: diagnosis and management strategies

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2014 Jan;31(1):151-72. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2013.09.007.

Abstract

This article reviews current literature discussing the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and imaging, and conservative and surgical treatment of Charcot osteoarthropathy. The treatment of Charcot osteoarthropathy with concurrent osteomyelitis is also discussed.

Keywords: Charcot ankle; Charcot foot; Charcot osteoarthropathy; Osteomyelitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / diagnosis*
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / etiology
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / therapy*
  • Foot Joints*
  • Humans
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / etiology
  • Osteomyelitis / therapy*
  • Patient Selection