Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Sep 1992

Talectomy for diabetic Charcot foot. An alternative to amputation

RK Tom Kern Hospital, Warren, MI.

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GR Pupp Kern Hospital, Warren, MI.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-82-9-447
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A talectomy was performed because of Charcot degeneration during recovery from a hallux amputation. The patient was treated conservatively but Charcot degeneration continued, resulting in ulceration and dorsomedial dislocation of the talar head. The patient was hospitalized, and the talectomy was performed. The patient returned to normal activities.

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