title: The natural history of Charcot's neuroarthropathy.
abstract: The goal of this article is to outline the progression of Charcot's neuroarthropathy. A historical background is detailed, with an emphasis on the current trends in the literature. Acute Charcot's neuroarthropathy requires a prompt diagnosis with the proper practical offloading methods of the affected limb. This, coupled with directed medical and surgical approaches designed to prevent or mitigate deformities, may subsequently reduce the risk of amputation in this high-risk population.
authors.affiliation: Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA. david.l.nielson@gmail.com
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Nielson
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Armstrong
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D018450:Disease Progression; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans