The Diabetic Foot, September 22nd, 2005
Introduction
Charcot's osteoarthropathy is a complication of diabetic neuropathy and some other neurological conditions. Scientific nomenclature should be accurate and specific. However, when describing Charcot's osteoarthropathy up until now, names have been chosen with lack of precision, extraordinary pedantry and frank inaccuracy. If there is confusion over the name of the condition, there is a consequent risk of confusion over diagnosis and treatment, which may be reflected in the alarming morbidity associated with this condition. Here, the author argues that if the term Charcot's osteo...
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