Adjunct low intensity ultrasound in Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Neuropathic arthropathy or Charcot joint is a disease process that results in progressive destruction of bone and soft tissue secondary to the loss of protective sensation. The disease is most common among patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Although there is no known definitive cure for the progressive destruction of a Charcot joint, it is possible to slow and in some cases arrest the destruction of the bone and soft tissue. The Charcot joint will be addressed with a review of the literature and use of a new technology as adjunct treatment.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000379:methods