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Case Studies | Medicine Science | Indonesia | Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
Charcot Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy with Hypoalbuminemia: A Case Report
William Ray Cassidy | Dewi Catur Wulandari [9]
Abstract: Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy (CN), commonly referred to as the Charcot foot, is a condition affecting the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot and ankle, characterized by inflammation in the earliest phase. We report a case of Charcot Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy of the ankle joint with hypoalbuminemia presenting as complications from poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus. Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy is a debilitating condition which may lead to postural instability, gait disorder and osteomyelitis. Early diagnosis and proper treatment is beneficial to reduce the risk of further complications.
Keywords: charcot osteoneuroarthropathy, charcot foot, diabetes mellitus, hypoalbuminemia
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018,
Pages: 276 - 281