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Charcot Foot and Ankle Specialist Surgeon in Orange County
A charcot foot or ankle deformity is most commonly seen in patients with diabetes.
The bones and ligaments weaken and can cause debilitating deformities of the lower extremity.
The deformities will lead to increased pressure on the sole of the foot and eventually to ulcerations.
Patients with ulcerations are at increased risk of amputation or death.
Treatment of Charcot Foot and Ankle Deformity
It is very important to identify a charcot foot or ankle as the process is first occurring and contact a Foot and Ankle Charcot Specialist. Treatment will initially consist of minimal or protected weight bearing. This process can be achieved by total contact casting or a walking boot.
If a patient already has a stable charcot deformity, then the goal is to offload any pressure areas with custom orthotics, or a CROW Boot (Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker).
If a patient already has an ulceration, then the ulceration MUST be closed as quick as possible.
Get off your feet.
Surgery for Charcot Foot or Ankle
The main goal of the surgical procedure is to have a foot that is flat and an ankle that can bare weight without breaking down. The surgical procedure usually involves multiple internal and external hardware fixation mechanisms. The external hardware will come off in a few weeks.
I have had Great success in dealing with Charcot Foot or Ankle Deformities.
Dr. Kolodenker is an expert on charcot foot and ankle reconstruction and is located in Irvine, CA. Please contact us for a surgical consult in Orange County.
