The Essentials of Charcot Neuroarthropathy

Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, and MRI Findings

Claude Pierre-Jerome

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN:
  9780323993524
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323995788
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Endocrinology & Metabolism

The Essential Charcot Neuroarthropathy: Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, and MRI Findings provides a comprehensive analysis of Charcot neuroarthropathy (or Charcot Foot) in diabetic patients. All aspects are covered, including epidemiology, biomechanics, pathophysiology, socioeconomic impacts, radiological findings, and differential diagnosis, with an emphasis on MRI. Chapters address the challenges of pre-and-post surgical management of Charcot neuroarthropathy and the role of unconventional imaging modalities in diagnosis. The book presents an analysis of the normal biomechanics of the ankle and foot, the biomechanical derangements of the ankle-foot unit (including abnormal gait) caused by diabetes Type II, and more. Finally, there is also a reference of the pathophysiology of diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathy and its direct link with the development of Charcot neuroarthropathy foot. Diabetes-induced Charcot foot is frequently misunderstood, misinterpreted and misdiagnosed which can lead to confusion and detrimental management with reported high morbidity. - Presents a clear differentiation of Charcot neuroarthropathy with other conditions such as osteoarthritis, gout, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, the Madura foot, and others - Provides a state-of-art catalogue of all radiological features of Charcot neuroarthropathy with MRI - Describes the pre-and post-surgical procedures used for the management of Charcot neuroarthropathy and their socioeconomic impacts - Includes MRI color images of soft tissue damages for ease of understanding

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contents
• List of contributors
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Chapter 1 : Biomechanics of the ankle-foot unit: derangements and radiological signs
• Chapter 2 : Diabetes and Charcot neuroarthropathy: pathophysiology
• Chapter 3 : Epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of diabetes and Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 4 : Charcot neuroarthropathy: historical analysis and characteristics
• Chapter 5 : Normal bone, bone deformity, and joint dislocation in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 6 : Biomechanical behavior of bone. Fractures in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 7 : Osteomyelitis in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 8 : Differential diagnosis in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 9 : The articular cartilage: biomechanics and damage in diabetes-induced Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 10 : The skin: anatomy and pathologies in diabetes
• Chapter 11 : Plantar subcutaneous fat pad and Kager fat pad and changes in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 12 : The plantar aponeurosis: anatomy, pathomechanics, imaging, and pathologies related to Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 13 : The intrinsic and extrinsic muscles: anatomy and pathologies in diabetes-related Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 14 : The Achilles tendon: anatomy biomechanics and changes in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 15 : The tendons and ligaments of the ankle-foot unit, the tarsal tunnel, the sinus tarsi, fascial compartments of the ankle-foot unit, and changes seen in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 16 : The synovium and bursae of the ankle-foot unit: anatomy and pathologies in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 17 : The vascular system of the ankle-foot unit: anatomy and pathologies in Charcot neuroarthropathy
• Chapter 18 : The nervous system: innervations of the skeleton; bone homeostasis; and peripheral neuropathies (Baxter’s neuropathy, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and peroneal neuropathy)
• Chapter 19 : The surgical management of the Charcot foot: physical examination of the foot prior to surgery, indications and criteria for amputation, and surgical techniques
• Chapter 20 : The operated Charcot foot: biomechanics of the operated foot and foot ulcerations and their management
• Chapter 21 : The surgical approach and follow-up of the complicated Charcot foot: general considerations
• Chapter 22 : Imaging modalities in Charcot neuroarthropathy: indications and usefulness
• Chapter 23 : Considerations of different imaging techniques in the evaluation of Charcot neuroarthropathy (MR spectroscopy, MR diffusion tensor imaging-tractography, MR elastography, and positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging)
• Index
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