EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 16 MIN
Rocker‑Bottom Revelation: Decoding Charcot Neuroarthropathy
from Diabetic Foot Files · host Diabetic Foot Files
This episode explains how Charcot (rocker‑bottom) foot develops in diabetes: loss of protective sensation, repetitive microtrauma, neurovascular changes and an inflammatory cascade cause midfoot fractures, ligament failure and arch collapse. It covers history, staging, biomechanics, key clinical signs (hot, swollen, painless foot and >2°C temperature difference), imaging and treatment options from total contact casting to reconstruction, plus prevention tips like daily checks, early offloading and glycemic control.
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This episode explains how Charcot (rocker‑bottom) foot develops in diabetes: loss of protective sensation, repetitive microtrauma, neurovascular changes and an inflammatory cascade cause midfoot fractures, ligament failure and arch collapse.It covers history, staging, biomechanics, key clinical signs (hot, swollen, painless foot and >2°C temperature difference), imaging and treatment options from total contact casting to reconstruction, plus prevention tips like daily checks, early offloading and glycemic control.
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Rocker‑Bottom Revelation: Decoding Charcot Neuroarthropathy
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