Understanding Charcot Foot and How To Take Care of It

Dr. J. Robert Faux explains Charcot Foot often causes by diabetes. He explains the causes, treatments, and when to see your doctor.
Preventive Care
The patient can play a vital role in preventing Charcot foot and its complications by following these measures:
- Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help reduce the progression of nerve damage in the feet.
- Get regular check-ups from a foot and ankle surgeon.
- Check both feet every day-and see a surgeon immediately if you notice signs of Charcot foot.
- Be careful to avoid injury, such as bumping the foot or overdoing an exercise program.
- Follow the surgeon’s instructions for long-term treatment to prevent recurrences, ulcers, and amputation.
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[@rainkatt]

Excellent presentation. I've had Diabetes for over 20 years, Charcot for 15. I was noncompliant and because of that lost my left leg below the knee 4 years ago. I now have a blister wound on the outside of my rt ankle that was caused by my C.R.O.W. boot 9 months ago. It's not healing very fast, but with specialized wound care us on it now, hoping they will get this cured now. Ppl, if you are diabetic, and have been diagnosed with Charcot, PLEASE listen to me, I'm 62 yrs old, I had to give up my horses, teail riding, gardening, hiking in our beautiful Olympic national park, going fir walks with my husband....etc. Life is not the same , it's hard, it's frustrating, it's depressing and it's not normal. And its not uncommon for diabetic, Charcot, amputees to have a much shorter life. Listen to your Dr, do what he says, God bless

[@davidburton479]

Thank you for your post. I’m 60 and have Charcot foot. You gave good advice. Finally got my A1C down to 6. God bless you and keep you strong.

[@poojagrover4880]

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[@lapislazarus8899]

I want an amputation. Every Dr I saw before I ended up in the hospital with osteomyelitis thought I was just there to score pain meds (opioids.) So I worked on it, walked with it, suffered, sobbed all night because it hurt so bad from work. My foot is completely deformed now. I don't have years to wait and see, or maybe reconstruction might work.... I had reconstructive knee surgery ten years ago and suffered nerve damage, hence the neuropathy. No one ever mentioned this as a risk. Like I said, all Drs we're just obsessed with pain meds and refused to explore any reason for the pain. I'd rather be rid of it and start working with a prosthesis so I can walk again. Don't EVER take walking for granted! It breaks my heart that I'm unable. 💔

[@louisesach4219]

I am English, but lived in Canada from 2017 to Dec 2021. In September 2021 I went to the ER with a very swollen and red foot. They diagnosed me with lymphedema and I continued to work and walk on it. Then in December I moved back to England. In February of 2022 I developed a blister, which turned into an ulcer. I was then referred to a Podiastrist who immediately recognised that I had Charcot foot. I had an appointment with orthopedics 2 days later and was placed in a boot. From February 25th to March 4th I had been suffering with extremely high temperatures and shivering. I had gone to A&E and was sent home with antibiotics on Feb 27th. During my appointment at ortho on March 4th, I became very very ill and was admitted immediately. After X-rays and an MRI I was told I had an abscess which had become septic. The next morning I was taken into surgery and had the abscess drained and a vacu pump attached. I was diagnosed with Sepsis, Strep A, for which I had to be quarantined and Osteomylitis, which I am still battling. If I had been diagnosed correctly, I probably would not have gone through all of this. This is a lesson learned. Just wanted to share my story.

[@hashemieada4846]

Hi, Wow, for the first time I know what is really gong wrong with me since I was 5 yrs. and I have an unknown swollen and injuries with no causes, also my right foot is turned too much till it looks like a left foot and I have Zero Feelings in my booth feet and now its a Charcot's foot. my disease has a name and it seems a common one. good to hear so I have visited over 20 doctors in my lifetime and no one ever diagnoses it.

[@blaby4ever]

Thats one badass looking doctor. Greetings from pre-med!

[@LauraConahan]

Just had a patient presenting with these symptoms and ended up with Charcot's. This was very helpful for me as a nurse practitioner student. Thank you

[@blairharris9562]

My nan has had this condition for over 20 years, however has never had any surgery and only 1 x-ray in all of this time. she has been recommended to wear sports trainers which she did for many years however, they are now insufficient as she need a deeper shoe with ankle support. She now wears men's basketball boots which are great. she has never had any type of special shoe or boot until recent months is she being failed by healthcare professionals? she has also had a ulcer on her inner ankle on and off for 30 years and has now been non healing for 9 years. yesterday she developed one on her outer ankle and we are devastated as she will now struggle to wear any footwear. The nurse that visited her yesterday didn't seem bothered about the new one and shrugged it off. I have seen some horror stories about outer ankle ulcers in Charlotte patients. Cam anyone offer us any hope or advice? ps, we are in the UK

[@comradedoggo2986]

Blair Harris I just had to have the surgery. I couldn't walk anymore cause my arch collapsed. I walked on a big knot on the side of my foot for years. I had no choice anymore. Plz get it seen about. I cant stand the thought of amputation. I don't have diabetes I have neuropathy. Both are not good. Bless her heart. Hope her all the best. xxx

[@FootScientificStore]

Amazing he's been a full time MD surgeon for 20 years, isn't it?

[@miss420mj]

New studies have shown that the new young doctors don't have the same abilities as surgeons who have been doing so for well over a decade. This being due to the new educational system which doesn't teach anything to build hand dexterity, such as music, sewing, or a shop class.

[@honeybadger1621]

I'm type 1 diabetic 46 years old 15 years have neuropathy. I broken my tibia bone 4 screws and rod in my leg now. my question diabetic people's fracture healing? also neuropathy can made problem for healing process?

[@mr.woowoo8826]

He said amputation, but said, "take a foot forward" with a smirk.

[@charlesbelcher1510]

A pleasure to learn from this video. Thank you. I have Charcot foot. I still do not comprehend what it causing this. Is there a difference from arthritis?

[@nealepointon8527]

Does this apply to a failed union of talonavicular joint fusion

[@scheriffhelmy9275]

Hello Thanks for the advises may you please I need help I am suffering from Neuropathy and need to know if I have Charcot foot or not can you help me if I sent you images for the X-RAYS of my internal FOOT structure ,, I really need help because I am in Egypt and Doctors here are extremely ignorant and Helpless

[@risteardwest3384]

explains charcot foot often causes by diabetes by Dr.J.Robert

[@ems9097]

Great explanation!

[@jadacollins123]

My dad is dealing with this. Doing exactly what he said in the video, but his foot is still deformed and the skin is breaking. He doesn't want to get it cut off, he already lost a toe.

[@209rickMOTOWN]

I’m dealing with everything you just described just this year! Hope your fade is well diabetes is a silent killer!

[@jadacollins123]

@@209rickMOTOWN he lost his foot last year, and he is doing much better. They put pins in his foot, he Brooke the unbreakable screw in his ankle, and they had to go back in. The hole wouldn't close up on is foot for too long before it opened again. I'm sorry you are going through this. It's stressful for everyone involved.

[@iaintnobody9694]

What about the body washing away calcium in the foot causing this?