CHARCOT FOOT

CHARCOT FOOT / CHARCOT JOINT

CHARCOT FOOT is a complication of neuropathy because of diabetes and can lead to limb loss if not treated.

A Charcot joint, resulting from trauma to the insensitive foot, causes the foot to collapse and widen. This destructive condition is often first heralded by persistent swelling and redness, mild to moderate aching, and an inability to fit into your usual shoes. If this occurs, it is important to stay off the foot and see your podiatric surgeon immediately.

CHARCOT FOOT , DIABETIC FOOT ULCER , DIABETIC FOOT TREATMENT , GANGRENE , Wound care , wound healing , foot care , diabetes foot care , diabetes care , foot ulcer,

This is the picture of a Charcot Foot 

with Life Threatening Infection

DIABETIC FOOT Diabetic Foot Ulcer

This is the way a normal foot architecture appears.

CHARCOT FOOT , DIABETIC FOOT ULCER , DIABETIC FOOT TREATMENT , GANGRENE , Wound care , wound healing , foot care , diabetes foot care , diabetes care , foot ulcer,

This is how a CHARCOT FOOT appears

CHARCOT FOOT , DIABETIC FOOT ULCER , DIABETIC FOOT TREATMENT , GANGRENE , Wound care , wound healing , foot care , diabetes foot care , diabetes care , foot ulcer,

CHARCOT FOOT WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

CHARCOT FOOT , DIABETIC FOOT ULCER , DIABETIC FOOT TREATMENT , GANGRENE

Radiograms of a Charcot Foot with Destruction of Tarsal Joints

CHARCOT FOOT , DIABETIC FOOT ULCER , DIABETIC FOOT TREATMENT , GANGRENE

With Proper Management, calcification and fusion of the joints can be seen. Such a patient needs to be off the foot for at least an Year. After that  such patients are mobilized   in customized pressure reducing footwear and thus  the foot is salvaged .

During the year when they cannot put pressure on the foot, these patients are mobilized with special devices which enable them to be fully mobile.