[Closed reposition of an acute midfoot luxation fracture in Charcot arthropathy with the ring fixator].
Diabetic neuropathic osteo-arthropathy (DNOAP; Charcot arthropathy) is a progressive disease characterized by joint luxation, fractures and excessive destruction of foot architecture. The operative therapy is indicated when conservative therapy fails, in progressive breakdown, in hindfoot Charcot and in spreading infections due to plantar ulcers. The complication rate of 10-20% in open surgery is high. We present a minimally invasive technique of closed reduction and application of a ring fixator for reconstruction of the foot architecture and arthrodesis of the involved joints.
Delhey
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Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Campus Innenstadt, Nussbaumstr. 20, 80366 München.
Bürklein
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D
Kessler
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S
Volkering
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C
D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*
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