Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Neuroarthropathy - Medical ...

Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Neuroarthropathy - Medical ... Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Neuroarthropathy - Medical ...

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Treatment considerations • stage of Charcot • deformity +/- instability • ulceration +/- deep infection • healing potential vascular status, nutrition, tobacco

Charcot acute treatment • strict immobilization TCC boot brace (no deformity) • strict off-weighting • elevation • patient education

<strong>Treatment</strong> considerations<br />

• stage <strong>of</strong> Charcot<br />

• deformity +/- instability<br />

• ulceration +/- deep infection<br />

• healing potential<br />

vascular status, nutrition, tobacco

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