Charcot joint - foot
Diagnosis almost certain
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There is destruction and deformity of the tarsal bones characterised by sclerosis, joint space narrowing, cortical irregularities, and loose bodies. Lisfranc's injury involving from the second to the fifth tarsometatarsal joints with lateral dislocation. Cortical thickening and sclerosis involving the proximal second to fifth metatarsal bones. Local soft tissue oedema.
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Findings are consistent with Charcot joint. Within the diffuse bone disarrangement,, although it is difficult infer orto exclude associated osteomyelitis.
-<p> </p><p>Findings are consistent with a <a title="Charcot's joint" href="/articles/charcot-joint">Charcot joint</a>. Within the diffuse bone disarrangement, it is difficult infer or exclude associated <a title="Osteomyelitis" href="/articles/osteomyelitis">osteomyelitis</a>.</p>- +<p>Findings are consistent with <a href="/articles/charcot-joint">Charcot joint</a>, although it is difficult to exclude associated <a href="/articles/osteomyelitis">osteomyelitis</a>.</p>