Beeson, P. (1995) The impact of research on the understanding and management of the diabetic Charcot foot. The Foot. 5(4), pp. 170-175. 0958-2592.
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Abstract:
Diabetes has now replaced syphilis and leprosy as the commonest cause of Charcot joint disease.
The exact mechanism for the development of Charcot neuroarthropathy remains debatable and still continues to
generate much controversy. In the past neurovascular and neurotraumatic theories had been proposed. More
recently, research has yielded a new understanding of the Charcot process by establishing a link between the loss of
bone and abnormal vascular reactivity. This has highlighted the need for a thorough understanding of the underlying
etiopathogeuesis if therapeutic measures are to be successful.
Subjects:
Creators:
Beeson, P.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
December 1995
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 170-175
Journal or Publication Title:
The Foot
Volume:
5
Number:
4
Language:
English
ISSN:
0958-2592
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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