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Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy

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Case #3: Rx<br />

PT called Dr. Mirmiran, podiatrist, to discuss case. Asked podiatrist about her<br />

interpretation <strong>of</strong> “Stage 0 <strong>Charcot</strong> foot” compared c this pt and what Rx she<br />

would recommend.<br />

Pt referred to podiatry by PCP after discussion c PT and podiatrist.<br />

Short leg cast was placed on L leg by podiatrist. Initially NWB c crutches,<br />

then pt given walking shoe for use c cast and crutches.<br />

Cast changed by podiatrist q 2 weeks while she took serial radiographs and<br />

also monitored redness and edema <strong>of</strong> L foot.

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