Charcot stage 0: A review and consideratons for making the correct diagnosis early. Issue 1 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holmes, Crystal; Schmidt, Brian; Munson, Michael; Wrobel, James
• Is Part Of: Clinical diabetes and endocrinology. Volume 1:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Charcot neuroarthropathy diagnosis -- Stage 0 Charcot -- Differential diagnosis of Charcot foot -- Early diagnosis of Charcot neuroarthropathy -- Osteoarthropathy -- Prodromal -- Natural history -- Charcot foot; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1186/s40842-015-0018-0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2055-8260

Abstract

Abstract Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy (CN) is a rare disease (NIDDK, NIH Summary Report Charcot Workshop, 2008) that causes significant morbidity and mortality for affected patients. The disease can result in severe deformities of the foot and ankle that contribute to the development of ulcerations and amputations. Medical advances have failed to find ways to stop the progression of the disease. However, it is known that early detection of the CN has a substantial impact on patient outcomes. CN in the earliest stage is very difficult to recognize and differentiate from other similar presenting diseases. We intend to outline clinical considerations practitioners can use when evaluating a patient with early stage suspected CN.