Consequences of misdiagnosis of diabetic Charcot arthropathy of the ankle
Permanent deformity and disability can occur in diabetic Charcot arthropathy (neuropathic arthropathy) if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We report two patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus in whom the diagnosis of ankle neuro-arthropathy was delayed by up to six months, with misdiagnoses...
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| Language: | English |
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Ibrahim Medical College
2010-07-01
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| Series: | IMC Journal of Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.imcjms.com/registration/journal_full_text/198 |