title: Charcot arthropathy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
abstract: The authors present an unusual case study of a Charcot joint of the first metatarsophalangeal articulation as well as a successful tibial sesamoidectomy for an associated chronic ulceration. Serial radiographs document the destructive disease process. The authors also address the etiologies of peripheral neuropathy, diagnostic tests to differentiate between Charcot joint and osteomyelitis, and both conservative and surgical management of Charcot joints.
authors.affiliation: Podiatry Division, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, California 92055-5008.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Noeller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications