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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.”

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