does charcot foot always occur in diabetes
Charcot foot is a relatively uncommon complication of. diabetes but one which can lead to chronic ulceration, marked deformity and amputation. Although its aetiology. is not fully understood, several advances have occurred in. its management. Surgery has a definite role to play but the.
Cause (including risk factors) Charcot foot occurs in patients with peripheral neuropathy resulting from diverse conditions including diabetes mellitus, leprosy, syphilis, poliomyelitis, chronic alcoholism or syringomyelia. Repetitive microtrauma that exceeds the rate of healing may cause fractures and dislocations.