title: The Charcot foot.
abstract: The diabetic Charcot foot is rare, but a life-changing event affecting quality of life, and it risks amputation of the limb. There is no high quality evidence base governing treatment, causing clinicians to rely on low-quality, underpowered studies and expert opinion. However, CN is a treatable condition and, with lifestyle modifications and proper footwear, it does not shorten the life span of those afflicted.
authors.affiliation: Amputation Prevention Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA. lee.c.rogers@gmail.com
authors.forename: Lee C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Frykberg
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011379:Prognosis; D035583:Rare Diseases
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: Charcot foot; Joints; Neuroarthropathy; Soft tissues