Charcot neuroarthropathy: realignment of diabetic foot by means of osteosynthesis using intramedullary screws – case report,

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease that affects a large portion of the population. Charcot neuroarthropathy is one of its major complications and can lead to osteoarticular deformities, functional incapacity, ulcers and ankle and foot infections. Realignment of the foot by means of arthrodesis presents a high rate of implant failure due to weight-bearing on an insensitive foot. The aim of this report was to describe successful use of intramedullary osteosynthesis with compression screws to stabilize the deformed foot, in a diabetic patient with neuroarthropathy.

Keywords

• Articulação de Charcot
• Artrodese
• Diabetes
• Pé plantígrado