Prognostic Scoring System for Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery for Charcot Neuroarthropathy: The Charcot Reconstruction…

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a destructive process that occurs in patients with peripheral neuropathy, often due to poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Surgical reconstruction can be necessary to provide a plantigrade foot that is wound free. A risk of major amputation exists after a Charcot event and after attempted reconstruction

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a destructive process that occurs in patients with peripheral neuropathy, often due to poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Surgical reconstruction can be necessary to provide a plantigrade foot that is wound free. A risk of major amputation exists after a Charcot event and after attempted reconstruction

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Prognostic Scoring System for Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery for Charcot Neuroarthropathy: The Charcot Reconstruction…