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Review
. 2018 Nov 29;11(4):114-119.
eCollection 2018 Nov.

Initial Diagnosis and Management for Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy

Matthew L Vopat  1 , Michelle J Nentwig  1 , Alexander C M Chong  1   2 , Jamie L Agan  3 , Naomi N Shields  1   3 , Shang-You Yang  1
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Review

Initial Diagnosis and Management for Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy

Matthew L Vopat et al. Kans J Med. .
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Keywords: Charcot; diabetic foot; diabetic neuropathy; neuroarthropathy.

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Figure 1
Charcot neuroarthropathy screening and management guideline.
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Figure 2
Neurologic examinations. (a) Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament test; (b) proprioception test on a big toe; (c) tuning fork vibration sensation test; and (d) Achilles reflex test using a reflex hammer.
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Figure 3
Progression of a foot Charcot neuroarthropathy on plain radiographs: (a) Initial anteroposterior view of an acute Charcot neuroarthropathy foot; (b) 6-month follow-up, which shows the persistent and progressive joint effusion, narrowing of the joint space, soft tissue calcification, minimal subluxation, osteopenia, and bone fragmentation; and (c) 2-year follow-up, which shows severe destruction of the foot without proper management.
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Figure 4
Total contact cast (TCC).
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