Surgical Treatment of Charcot Neuropathy.

Authors

Thomas Zgonis DPM, FACFASFollow
John J. Stapleton DPM, FACFAS, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Luke C. JeffriesFollow
Valerie A. Girard-PowellFollow
Lynanne J. Foster

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2008

Abstract

Charcot neuroarthropathy, a chronic progressive destruction of joint integrity, is believed to result from a disturbance in pain and proprioceptive sensation. It is most commonly treated in patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and dense peripheral neuropathy. Prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment are key to a patient's successful outcome. Educating the patient is paramount to avoid further complications and subsequent amputations. This article describes the pathophysiology, staging, surgical treatment, and natural course of Charcot neuroarthropathy.

Volume

87

Issue

5

First Page

971

Last Page

986

ISSN

0001-2092

Published In/Presented At

Zgonis, T., Stapleton, J. J., Jeffries, L. C., Girard-Powell, V. A., & Foster, L. J. (2008). Surgical treatment of Charcot neuropathy. AORN Journal, 87(5), 971-986.

Disciplines

Other Medical Specialties | Surgery

PubMedID

18512305

LVHN link

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=18512305&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article