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Treatment fo charchot foot?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends on stage: The early stages of charcot are usually treated with a cast or cast boot to protect the foot and ankle. Rest and stabilization of the area are a key. Later stages will need surgical intervention.

Answered 12/5/2012

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Immobilization : Immobilization with a crow boot ( custom made total contact cast) & control of the diabetes. Once stabilized-then surgical treatment may be contemplated-if necessary.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Charcot: Treatment of Charcot depends on the clinical presentation. If acute treatment is immobilization nonweight bearing until the swelling subsides. Chronic Charcot requires appropriate shoes and inserts to prevent ulcerations.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Rest : If the charcot foot is acute or just recently occurred , rest and immobilization is recommended for 3 months. If the charcot foot is chronic, the area should be accommodated with custom shoes and inserts to prevent breakdown.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Matthew Davis answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: Depends if it is Charcot Marie Tooth Disease vs A Charcot Arthropathy which are two different conditions seen in the foot and ankle.

Answered 11/28/2017

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