Charcot arthropathy of the foot and ankle

an update

Authors

  • João Marcos Nunes Montechi Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3274-6603
  • Weslen Luiz Pinto de Barros Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7957-0123
  • Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6672-1869
  • Rafael Barban Sposeto Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1085-0917
  • Rodrigo Sousa Macedo Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5025-4338
  • Tulio Diniz Fernandes Lab. Prof. Manlio Mario Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2021.v15.1241

Keywords:

Charcot, Neuroarthropathy, Diabetes Mellitus, Ankle, Foot Diseases

Abstract

To critically evaluate the current literature on the etiopathogenesis of Charcot neuroarthropathy, its diagnostic methods and therapeutic management. Methods: We searched for studies that related Charcot arthropathy with a location in the foot and ankle in the PUBMED and MEDLINE databases. Results: A total of 52 studies were used for this analysis. Conclusion: Charcot neuroarthropathy is a serious disease with significant potential to impact patient quality of life. Although its pathogenesis still raises much controversy, neuropathy seems to have a central role, leading to a trauma, injury, and inflammation cycle. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.

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Published

2021-04-30

How to Cite

Montechi, J., Barros, W., Godoy-Santos, A., Sposeto, R., Macedo, R., & Fernandes, T. (2021). Charcot arthropathy of the foot and ankle: an update. Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 15(1), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2021.v15.1241

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Journal of the Foot and Ankle

Section

Special Article