Lecture Assignment for Week 11 Monday, September 7, 2009
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The Diabetic Charcot Foot, Diagnosis and Classification


Robert Frykberg, DPM,MPH
Carl T. Hayden VA MedicalCenter, Phoenix, AZ

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In this lecture Dr Frykberg thoroughly reviews the epidemiology and underlying pathophysiology of the diabetic Charcot foot. Theories of pathogenesis and classification entity are discussed in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this limb threatening foot deformity. Finally, the author discusses the rationale and options for conservative care for neuropathic osteoarthropathy based on the natural history of the disease.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Integra
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