Staged Reconstruction for Acute Charcot's Subtalar Joint Dislocation_{A Case Report}

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Diabetic Foot Complications

Background:

• Charcot's neuroarthropathy can lead to severe limb deformity and dysfunction.
• Untreated or misdiagnosed cases may result in ulceration and limb non-functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a staged surgical reconstruction for active Charcot's neuroarthropathy affecting the subtalar joint with complete dislocation.
• To evaluate limb salvage and functional outcomes at 1-year follow-up.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing a staged surgical reconstruction.
• Involved external fixation followed by definitive arthrodesis for a patient with subtalar joint Charcot's neuroarthropathy and dislocation.

Main Results:

• Successful limb salvage was achieved.
• Limb function was maintained at the 1-year follow-up assessment.

Conclusions:

• Early surgical intervention, including external fixation and arthrodesis, may be a viable option for select patients with active Charcot's neuroarthropathy.
• This approach can lead to limb salvage and functional preservation.