Diabetic Charcot Foot

Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Diabetic Charcot Foot?

Diabetic Charcot Foot is a condition that is a combination of bone degeneration and trauma that can deform the shape of the foot. It is one of the most serious foot problems that diabetic patients face. It results in near or complete numbness in the feet and ankle.
 Diabetic Charcot Foot

What are the causes of Diabetic Charcot Foot?

These are a few of the reasons that cause diabetic charcot foot:

  • Diabetes
  • Excessive Alcohol consumption
  • Drug abuse
  • Leprosy
  • Syphilis
  • Syringomyelia
  • Polio
  • Infection
  • Trauma
  • Damage in the peripheral nerves
  • HIV
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Psoriasis

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