The acute Charcot foot in diabetics

Abstract

Acute Charcot foot is a diagnostic challenge.The exact pathophysiology is not fully understood.Acute Charcot foot is often present with a history of trauma or cellulitis which does not respond to antibiotics.The condition is best managed within a multidisciplinary team.The mainstay of the treatment is mechanical off-loading and total contact casting.Surgery is reserved for select cases. Cite this article: <i>EFORT Open Rev</i> 2018;3:568-573. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180003.