Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
Acute Clinical Presentation of Charcot Arthropathy
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Case #4 Radiographic findings<br />
“Diffuse atherosclerosis compatible c DM or renal disease”<br />
“Prior amputation <strong>of</strong> distal phalanx and distal portion <strong>of</strong> proximal phalanx <strong>of</strong><br />
first toe”<br />
“Medial and inferior displacement <strong>of</strong> the navicular bone relative to the talus.<br />
The navicular bone is increased in density, and there is disorganization <strong>of</strong><br />
the bones <strong>of</strong> the midfoot. Sclerosis is present involving the proximal<br />
cuboid, the navicular, and distal talus and calcaneus. These findings are<br />
compatible c developing <strong>Charcot</strong> midfoot.”