The diagnosis of Charcot foot.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg
; 25(1): 43-51, vi, 2008 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18165110
ABSTRACT
Charcot foot is a rapidly progressive disease process occurring in those with peripheral neuropathy. The disease is frequently misdiagnosed resulting in a delay of appropriate treatment, worsening the outcome. We present the hallmarks for diagnosis of Charcot foot based on the clinical examination and imaging studies. We provide a simple algorithm based on evidence and experience for the investigation of the foot when Charcot arthropathy is suspected. Additionally, we propose a new classification that accounts for the degree of complications in the Charcot joint. This new system considers deformity, ulceration, and osteomyelitis, which may help to predict amputation.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
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Artropatia Neurogênica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Podiatr Med Surg
Assunto da revista:
PODIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos