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A treatment algorithm for neuropathic (Charcot) midfoot deformity

M S Pinzur1, R Sage, R Stuck

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

Foot & Ankle
|May 1, 1993
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This study shows that most patients with midfoot neuropathic foot deformities can remain ambulatory. Comprehensive care, including bracing and footwear, significantly reduces the need for amputation in these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Diabetic Foot Care

Background:

  • Neuropathic foot deformities, particularly in the midfoot, pose a significant risk for ulceration and osteomyelitis.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial to preserve limb function and prevent amputation in affected patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a comprehensive foot salvage program for patients with midfoot neuropathic deformities.
  • To assess the effectiveness of non-surgical and surgical interventions in maintaining ambulatory status and preventing amputations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 47 patients (49 feet) with midfoot neuropathic deformities treated at a foot salvage clinic over an average of 3.6 years.
  • Interventions included cast immobilization, specialized footwear, ankle-foot orthoses, and surgical procedures (debridement, exostectomy, partial tarsectomy).

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  • Postoperative management involved long-term custom accommodative bracing.

    • Main Results:

    • Of 47 patients, 46 remained ambulatory at an average 3.6-year follow-up.
    • Only five amputations were performed across all patients, with none at the below-knee level for those initially presenting with ulcers.
    • Six patients maintained ambulatory status with stable chronic open ulcers despite treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive foot salvage approach, combining conservative measures and surgical interventions when necessary, is highly effective in maintaining ambulation for patients with midfoot neuropathic deformities.
    • Limb salvage and preservation of ambulatory function are achievable goals, even in the presence of chronic ulcers and osteomyelitis.