Learning Objectives of this Pathway:
- Analyze information and measurable indicators presented to help evaluate patients with Charcot foot.
- Learn about and determine if conservative care is beneficial for the treatment of Charcot foot.
- Evaluate various medicinal treatment options for Charcot neuroarthropathy.
- Compare and contrast surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches through case-based presentation.
Day 1:
Clinical Sessions:
Podcasts:
Charcot Ankle Reconstruction
E-Book Chapters:
Orthobiologics for Foot and Ankle e-Book
Chapter 12-II - Effects of Mechanical Environments on Bone Healing: Section II. Biologic Effects of Fixation
JFAS Articles:
- A Systematic Review of Current Surgical Interventions for Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Midfoot
- High Incidence of Recurrent Ulceration and Major Amputations Associated with Charcot Foot
- Excess Cost and Healthcare Resources Associated with Delayed Diagnosis of Charcot Foot
Day 2:
Podcasts:
Functional Limb Salvage: Achieving Form and Function
JFAS Articles:
- Combined Internal and External Fixation for Diabetic Charcot Reconstruction: A Retrospective Case Series
- Trabecular Quality and Cellular Characteristics of Normal, Diabetic, and Charcot Bone
- Charcot Neuroarthropathy in Patients with Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review of Surgical Management