Den diabetiske Charcots fod

Tomas Møller Christensen, Knud Yderstraede, Niels Ejskjær, Poul Erik Jakobsen, Inge Lunding Kjaer, Steen Levin, Anne Lervang Nielsen, Ole Lander Svendsen, Per Holstein

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Abstract

Charcot's arthropathy is a rare complication to diabetes with peripheral neuropathy. The diagnosis is based on a red, oedematous foot with 2 degrees C difference in skin temperature between the affected foot compared to the unaffected foot. The condition is characterised by fractures, dislocation of joints and deformity. The treatment is off-loading. When the off-loading treatment is completed, the patient should gradually adjust to wearing bespoken shoes. Lifelong control of the feet and shoes is necessary.

Bidragets oversatte titelCharcot's arthropathy
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind170
Udgave nummer33
Sider (fra-til)2440-5
Antal sider6
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 11 aug. 2008
Udgivet eksterntJa

Emneord

  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic/diagnosis
  • Diabetic Foot/diagnosis
  • Diabetic Neuropathies/diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans

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