Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Charcot Foot: Internal, External or Combined Fixation?
Publication/Presentation Date
7-2012
Abstract
Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle is a devastating neuropathic complication that can eventually lead to a lower extremity amputation in the presence of an ulceration or infection. Current surgical approaches for the management of the diabetic Charcot foot and ankle deformities are largely based on expert opinions in various fixation methods attempting to avoid major postoperative complications. The goal of this article is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various internal, external, or combined fixation methods as they relate to the inherent challenges in the management of the diabetic Charcot foot.
Volume
29
Issue
3
First Page
425
Last Page
433
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Stapleton, J., & Zgonis, T. (2012). Surgical reconstruction of the diabetic Charcot foot: internal, external or combined fixation?. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery, 29(3), 425-433. doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2012.04.003
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery
PubMedID
22727382
LVHN link
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article