An overview of conservative treatment options for diabetic Charcot foot neuroarthropathy

Abstract

Conservative management of Charcot foot neuroarthropathy remains efficacious for certain clinical scenarios. Treatment of the patient should take into account the stage of the Charcot neuroarthopathy, site(s) of involvement, presence or absence of ulceration, presence or absence of infection, overall medical status, and level of compliance. The authors present an overview of evidence-based non-operative treatment for diabetic Charcot neuroarthropathy with an emphasis on the most recent developments in therapy.

Keywords: diabetic foot; osteomyelitis; Charcot neuroarthropathy; ulcer; bone stimulation

(Published: 11 May 2011)

Citation: Diabetic Foot & Ankle 2011, 2: 6418 - DOI: 10.3402/dfa.v2i0.6418