title: Surgical Treatment Options for the Diabetic Charcot Hindfoot and Ankle Deformity.
abstract: Charcot neuroarthropathy is associated with progressive, noninfectious, osteolysis-induced bone and joint destruction. When the ankle and/or hindfoot is affected by the destruction process, management is further complicated with collapse and destruction of the talar body, which increases instability around the ankle. In this patient population, arthrodesis is the most commonly used surgical procedure. Internal fixation, external fixation, or a combination of both can be used for the treatment. Decision making between them should be individualized according to the patient characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Fatih, Istanbul 34098, Turkey. Electronic address: drtahirogut@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Tahir
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ögüt
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital, Hakkı Yeten Cad., Ferah Sok. No: 22, Fulya, Istanbul 34365, Turkey.
authors.forename: Necip Selcuk
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Yontar
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Ankle; Charcot; Diabetic neuropathy; Fixation; Hindfoot; Surgery