title: Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Foot and Ankle.
abstract: Charcot neuropathy is a painless, progressive, degeneration most notably of the ankle or midfoot joints, seen in patients with diabetes and neuropathy. This article will describe the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially debilitating joint disease and provide implications for home care clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Lisa K. Burson, DPM, is a Podiatry Resident, Podiatric Surgery, Michigan Surgical Hospital, Warren, Michigan. Christopher H. Schank, DPM, MS, is a Podiatry Resident, Podiatric Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Clinton TWP, Michigan.
authors.forename: Lisa K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Burson
authors.forename: Christopher H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Schank
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D000072700:Conservative Treatment / Q000379:methods; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D064650:Home Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States