Charcot’s Neuroarthropathy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal: Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-07-01
Authors : Narendra Kotwal; Vimal Upreti; Vishesh Verma; Shrikant Somani; Yogesh Kumar;
Page : 7-13
Keywords : Charcot’s neuroarthropathy; mid foot collapse;
Abstract
Charcot’s neuroarthropathy (CN) is a progressive disabling complication of diabetes mellitus, usually seen 10 years after diagnosis of diabetes. There is widespread destruction of affected joint and bones around it leading to severe deformity and loss of function. Its treatment may require multiple corrective surgeries or even amputation apart from application of cast, glycemic control and bisphosphonates. Here, we report such a case of CN, which was treated with multiple strategies aggressively to a good outcome
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