Identification and treatment of the diabetic neuropathic foot.
The authors discuss neuropathic osteoarthropathy in the diabetic foot, often associated with Charcot joints. Identification of this malady as well as indications for treatment are reviewed. Representative cases are illustrated.
Reinherz
R P
RP
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, Illinois, USA.
Cheleuitte
E R
ER
Fleischli
J G
JG
Hill
M
M
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology