Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
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Case #1<br />
Initial films:<br />
Ankle and chest films were requested/obtained. Foot films were not done.<br />
Radiology report:<br />
No acute fxrs found. However, “whiskering” <strong>of</strong> distal aspect <strong>of</strong> medial<br />
malleolus was noted, possibly suggestive <strong>of</strong> prior avulsion injury.<br />
ER Rx: Pt given dose <strong>of</strong> IV antibiotics and sent home ambulatory.