Charcot Arthropathy of the Foot

Classification

Eichenholtz Staging of Charcot Arthropathy of the Foot
Stage		Description
0		diabetic patient with peripheral neuropathy & acute ankle sprain or Fracture
1	Fragmentation	acute inflammatory process characterized by edema, hyperemia & erythema & bony fragmentation on xrays
2	Coalescence	swelling, redness & warmth with coalescing new bone at site of fracture or dislocation on xrays
3	Resolution	resolution of clinical inflammation & bony consolidation on xray (usu 9-12 mos after onset)