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Foot Case 6 History/Physical Exam

Charcot Foot


History and Physical Exam

Presentations vary. However, a typical presentation would be sudden onset of unilateral warmth, redness and edema over the foot or ankle with a history of minor trauma. The arch collapse gives the Charcot foot the characteristic "rocker foot" deformity. Pain is remarkably less than would be suggested from physical exam and radiography.