Charcot disease: diagnosis and management goal

• Main Author: Mohd Yusof, Nazri
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/100594/13/100594_Charcot%20disease%20diagnosis%20and%20management%20goal.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/100594/

Charcot Disease is a neuropathic condition that affect the bone and joint which is commonly seen in the foot of patient with diabetes. It is characterised by inflammation in the acute phase which can be mistaken as infection, deep vein thrombosis or gouty arthritis. This process if left unchecked can lead to destruction of bone and joint which leads to deformity. The aim of treatment is to off load and protect the foot from deformed. The mainstay of treatment is casting or foot orthosis. Surgical management is reserve for infection, non-healing ulcer, severe deformity and unstable joint.