What Is Charcot Foot?
Article Sources
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5. Prognosis
After treatment, the foot and ankle require 38 to 113 days to heal, depending on the specific area damaged. The forefoot is the area quickest to recover, and the heel the slowest. Full recovery is expected in one to two years. However, the patient must take special care of the foot for the rest of his or her life.3Shah, Mrugeshkumar et al. “Charcot Arthropathy.” Medscape Drugs and Diseases (2020): https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234293-overview
Diabetics generally take longer to recover from injuries, due in part to reduced blood circulation. The more serious the injury, the longer the recovery and the greater chance of permanent damage.3Shah, Mrugeshkumar et al. “Charcot Arthropathy.” Medscape Drugs and Diseases (2020): https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234293-overview
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