The Charcot foot.

Lee C Rogers, Robert G Frykberg

Journal: The Medical clinics of North America 2013;97(5):847-56

PMID: 23992896

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Abstract

The diabetic Charcot foot is rare, but a life-changing event affecting quality of life, and it risks amputation of the limb. There is no high quality evidence base governing treatment, causing clinicians to rely on low-quality, underpowered studies and expert opinion. However, CN is a treatable condition and, with lifestyle modifications and proper footwear, it does not shorten the life span of those afflicted.

Address: Amputation Prevention Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.04.003

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MeSH Terms: Anti-Bacterial Agents, Arthropathy, Neurogenic, Debridement, Diabetic Foot, Health Behavior, Humans, Life Style, Prognosis, Rare Diseases