Title : Diabetic charcot accentuating the hexapod frame
Abstract:
Although an abundance of research into the treatment of Charcot neuroarthropathy has led to improved standardization of surgical options, discrepancies still exist in how surgeons approach this complex condition. These differences in surgical approaches appear to be based on geographic location and training. Charcot neuroarthropathy is a rapidly progressive and debilitating process initially characterized by inflammation, however, there exists a disconnect between clinical signs and symptomology. Attempts to define the natural course of Charcot have produced a number of classification systems, however predictable sequence of changes distinguished clinically and radiographically. The risk of lower extremity amputation increases as the Charcot foot becomes more complicated. Therefore, early intervention is paramount in prevention of this deformity and resultant ulceration. Effective management of the Charcot foot centers on early diagnosis, medical therapies and surgical intervention. This oral presentation offer insights into surgical management diabetic Charcot through use of correctional hexapod frame.
Audience Take Away Notes:
- A better understanding of complex Charcot neuroarthropathy foot deformity
- Ability to evaluate this complex biomechanical deformity in practice
- Stepwise surgical approach to correcting this deformity utilizing a correctional hexapod frame
