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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.

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