What are the Stages of Charcot foot?

 

“And miles to go before I sleep and miles to go before I sleep”! To walk a million miles in your life, you need your feet to support you in every step that you take, but Charcot foot or Charcot arthropathy can be a cause of concern. We, at MedShape Inc, provide effective surgical solutions to help address foot deformities and pain caused by Charcot arthropathy so that your feet support you in the way you want them to support you.


What is Charcot foot?

Charcot arthropathy or Charcot foot is a disease that affects soft tissues, joints and bones in the feet. From near-numbness to numbness in one or both feet, Charcot foot weakens the bones making them prone to fractures and dislocation. If Charcot foot remains untreated, it can further lead to rocker-bottom foot(when the shape of the foot changes in which the arch extends out and down),disability and amputation.

What are the stages of Charcot foot?

The 3 stages of Charcot foot are:

·         Fragmentation and destruction: Soft tissue swelling and minor bone fractures earmark the beginning of fragmentation and destruction in your foot.During the first stage, you may feel redness and acute swelling in your foot and ankle. Joints lose their stability and can begin to dislocate.

·         Coalescence: During this stage, the damaged bones begin to come together(coalesce) as the body attempts to heal the damage that has been done during the first stage. Reduced signs of swelling, warmth and redness are indications that healing is on its way.

·         Reconstruction: There is no more redness and swelling and the bones harden during this stage. Though the joints and bones don’t go back to their original shape, still no further damage happens to your foot and ankle.

If you have Charcot foot, it is important to not let it go untreated as this could be an invitation for severe permanent deformity and possible amputation.

If you notice any unpleasant sensation in your foot, contact a physician.

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