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What are the Stages of Charcot foot?

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  “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: ·       ...

What is Diabetic Charcot and how it can be Reversed?

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Diabetic Charcot Foot is a condition that affects the feet of people diagnosed with diabetes. It is also known as Charcot arthropathy . It mostly occurs in people that have lost the sensation or detected neuropathy. Charcot tends to simulate the joints, bones, delicate tissues of the ankle or foot. This ailment can make the bones turn weak that can break bones. Also, it can lead to the dislocation of the ankle or foot. It can damage the foot shape and can even direct to disability. The Charcot Ankle can lead to the deformation that spots unusual pressure on the outer side of the ankle.   The diabetic Charcot cannot be reversed because a human body cannot repair the damaged nerve tissues naturally. Still, you can try some practices to control the chances of increasing harm. Have control over blood sugar levels. Maintaining weight is essential to reduce the sensitivity of insulin. It increases the levels of blood sugar and can damage nerves. Consumption of high fiber and plant-...