Current topics review: Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 17. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022 Oct;39(4):675-693. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.06.001. Plate Fixation in Midfoot and Ankle Charcot Neuroarthropathy. Spingola HD 3rd(1), Martucci J(1), DiDomenico LA(2). Author information: (1)NOMS Ankle and Foot Care Centers, 8175 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, USA. (2)NOMS Ankle and Foot Care Centers, 8175 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, USA; NOMS Ankle and Foot Care Centers, 16844 Street, Clair Avenue, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920, USA. Electronic address: LD5353@aol.com. Surgical reconstruction of Charcot arthropathy in the foot and ankle is extremely difficult. The fundamentals of reconstruction are necessary to provide adequate outcome. Removing and resecting the diseased bone is needed along with good anatomic alignment and rigid fixation. This reconstructive surgery is not only difficult from medical management point of view but also involves patient compliance and good technical components of the surgery from the surgeon. The surgeon must have skills with internal and external fixation, a good understanding of lower extremity vascular disease, and a good understanding of infectious disease and plastic surgical techniques of the lower extremity. Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.06.001