Charcot Neuroarthropathy in Patients With Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review of Surgical Management

Brian J. Schneekloth, Nicholas J. Lowery, Dane K. Wukich

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Abstract

Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) of the foot and ankle is a demanding clinical dilemma, and surgical management can be very complicated. Historically, the evidence guiding surgical management of CN has been small retrospective case series and expert opinions. The purpose of the present report was to provide a systematic review of studies published from 2009 to 2014 and to review the indications for surgery. A Medline search was performed, and a systematic review of studies discussing the surgical management of CN was undertaken. Thirty reports fit the inclusion criteria for our study, including 860 patients who had undergone a surgical procedure for the treatment of CN. The surgical procedures included amputation, arthrodesis, debridement of ulcers, drainage of infections, and exostectomy. The midfoot was addressed in 26.9% of cases, the hindfoot in 41.6%, and the ankle in 38.4%. Of the 30 studies, 24 were retrospective case series (level 4), 4 were controlled retrospective studies (level 3), and 2 were level II studies. The overall amputation rate was 8.9%. The quality of the published data on the surgical management of CN has improved during the past several years. Evidence concerning the timing of treatment and the use of different fixation methods remains inconclusive.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)586-590
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume55
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2016

Keywords

  • 2
  • CN
  • Charcot
  • Charcot neuropathy
  • Level of Evidence
  • Medline
  • Surgical management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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