What Is Charcot Foot?
Article Sources
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8. Complications
Besides rocker-foot, other deformities can occur. For example, the entire foot can collapse into a clubfoot and the Lisfranc joint complex may suffer fractures and dislocations. Furthermore, ligaments can ossify, intra-articular and extra-articular exostoses form, and osteomyelitis develop.3Shah, Mrugeshkumar et al. “Charcot Arthropathy.” Medscape Drugs and Diseases (2020): https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234293-overview
The most extreme complication from Charcot foot is amputation of the extremity due to an infected skin ulcer. This situation can occur when a fracture is not treated. As the patient continues to walk on the injured bone, ulcers can form over the bony protrusions, which then run a risk of infection.3Shah, Mrugeshkumar et al. “Charcot Arthropathy.” Medscape Drugs and Diseases (2020): https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234293-overview
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