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Review
. 2013 Sep;97(5):847-56.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.04.003. Epub 2013 May 16.

The Charcot foot

Lee C Rogers  1 , Robert G Frykberg
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Review

The Charcot foot

Lee C Rogers et al. Med Clin North Am. 2013 Sep.

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.

Keywords: Charcot foot; Joints; Neuroarthropathy; Soft tissues.

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