Overview
How is Charcot arthropathy classified?
What is the pathophysiology of Charcot arthropathy?
What causes Charcot arthropathy?
What is the prevalence of Charcot arthropathy?
What is the prognosis of Charcot arthropathy?
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot arthropathy?
What are the possible complications of Charcot arthropathy?
Workup
What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of Charcot arthropathy?
What is the role of radiography in the diagnosis of Charcot arthropathy?
What is the role of imaging studies in the diagnosis of Charcot arthropathy?
Which procedures are performed in the workup of Charcot arthropathy?
Treatment
How is Charcot arthropathy treated?
Which therapies are under investigation for the treatment of Charcot arthropathy?
What is included in the nonmedical treatment of Charcot arthropathy?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of patients with Charcot arthropathy?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of Charcot arthropathy?
What is the efficacy of surgery for the treatment of Charcot arthropathy?
Guidelines
What are the NICE diagnostic guidelines for Charcot arthropathy?
What are the NICE treatment guidelines for Charcot arthropathy?
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Neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot joint). Neuropathic arthropathy of shoulder in patient with syringomyelia. Note destruction of articular surface, dislocation, and debris, which are pathognomonic for neuropathic joint.
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Ankle fracture in 65-year-old diabetic patient.
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Ankle fracture fixed by using augmented fixation technique.
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Midfoot acute Charcot arthropathy.
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Charcot arthropathy. Follow-up at 6 months after internal fixation with "beaming" screws.
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Severe fracture dislocation of ankle.
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Hindfoot stabilized with hindfoot arthrodesis intramedullary rod.