Intramedullary foot fixation for midfoot Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Midfoot Charcot collapse commonly occurs through the tarsometatarsal and/or midtarsal joints, which creates the characteristic "rocker bottom" deformity. Intramedullary metatarsal fixation spanning the tarsus into the talus and/or calcaneus is a recently developed method for addressing unstable midfoot Charcot deformity. The intramedullary foot fixation technique has various advantages when addressing midfoot Charcot deformity in the neuropathic patient. These advantages include anatomical realignment, minimally invasive fixation technique, formal multiple joint fusion, adjacent joint fixation beyond the level of Charcot collapse, rigid interosseus fixation, and preservation of foot length. The goals of the intramedullary foot fixation procedure are to create a stable, plantigrade, and ulcer-free foot, which allows the patient to ambulate with custom-molded orthotics and shoes.
Volume
51
Issue
4
First Page
531
Last Page
536
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
Lamm, B. M., Siddiqui, N. A., Nair, A. K., & LaPorta, G. (2012). Intramedullary foot fixation for midfoot Charcot neuroarthropathy. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 51(4), 531–536. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.04.021
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22632840
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article