Charcot Foot

Background

• Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot joint) is a destructive joint disorder initiated by trauma to a neuropathic extremity. It can lead to dislocations and fractures of the foot. Diabetes, neuropathy, trauma, and metabolic abnormalities of the bone result in an acute localized inflammatory condition. The inflammatory response can permanently disrupt the bony architecture of the foot resulting in abnormal plantar pressures that are at risk for ulceration, osteomyelitis, and amputation.

• Cellulitis
• Gangrene
  • Dry gangrene
  • Wet gangrene
• Trench foot
• Abscess
• Necrotizing soft tissue infections
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Necrotizing myositis
  • Necrotizing cellulitis
• Osteomyelitis
• Diabetic foot infection
• Charcot Foot
• Wet-sock erosions