Plate Fixation in Midfoot and Ankle Charcot Neuroarthropathy.

Abstract

Surgical reconstruction of Charcot arthropathy in the foot and ankle is extremely difficult. The fundamentals of reconstruction are necessary to provide adequate outcome. Removing and resecting the diseased bone is needed along with good anatomic alignment and rigid fixation. This reconstructive surgery is not only difficult from medical management point of view but also involves patient compliance and good technical components of the surgery from the surgeon. The surgeon must have skills with internal and external fixation, a good understanding of lower extremity vascular disease, and a good understanding of infectious disease and plastic surgical techniques of the lower extremity.