Criteria of immobilization duration of the affected foot in diabetic Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy
Anastasia Gennad'evna DeminaСанкт-Петербургский территориальный диабетологический центр, Санкт-Петербург; ФБГУ Федеральный медицинский исследовательский центр им. В.А. Алмазова, Санкт-ПетербургV. B. BregovskiyСанкт-Петербургский территориальный диабетологический центр, Санкт-Петербург; ФБГУ Федеральный медицинский исследовательский центр им. В.А. Алмазова, Санкт-ПетербургИ. А. Карпова
2014en
ABI
Abstract
Long-term offloading is the key factor in the treatment of the acute stage of Charcot foot. The indication for remobilization and transition of the affected foot to weight-bearing activities is believed to be based on two factors: the absence of the clinical signs of inflammation and results of the objective diagnostic tests. At the present time, consensus about appropriate methods sufficient for initiating weight-bearing activities after immobilization is absent. This paper discusses current data on clinical and laboratory tests and methods and describes their advantages and disadvantages.
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