The neuropathic joint in diabetes mellitus

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1988 Apr;5(2):421-37.

Abstract

This article discusses the development and treatment of Charcot's joints in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Historical and clinical reviews are presented, as are case illustrations. This article provides the practitioner with a comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment of this clinical entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic* / therapy
  • Casts, Surgical
  • Diabetic Neuropathies* / diagnostic imaging
  • Diabetic Neuropathies* / therapy
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Diseases / etiology*
  • Foot Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Shoes
  • Skin Ulcer / etiology
  • Tarsal Bones / injuries