Exostectomy for chronic midfoot plantar ulcer in Charcot deformity

J Wound Care. 2008 Feb;17(2):53-5, 57-8. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2008.17.2.28178.

Abstract

Charcot midfoot ulcers are rare and very difficult to heal, with surgery being an option. This retrospective study assessed healing rates, complications, and the incidence of re-ulceration and other foot ulcer problems following exostectomies

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / complications*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diabetic Foot / etiology
  • Diabetic Foot / surgery
  • Female
  • Foot Ulcer / etiology
  • Foot Ulcer / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome