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 titel | Charcot's arthropathy |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 170 |
Udgave nummer | 33 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2440-5 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 11 aug. 2008 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Arthropathy, Neurogenic/diagnosis
- Diabetic Foot/diagnosis
- Diabetic Neuropathies/diagnosis
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Humans