Charcot Foot Reconstruction
Charcot reconstruction realigns and stabilizes a collapsed diabetic foot, allowing braceable shoe wear and preventing ulcers and amputation.
Medically reviewed by Michael G. Lyons, DPM — Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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- Unstable Charcot deformity
- Recurrent ulceration over deformity
- Inability to brace the foot
Long internal fixation (beams and bolts) or external fixation realigns and stabilizes the midfoot and hindfoot. Bone grafting is used as needed.
- Non-weightbearing 3–6 months
- Bracing in CROW boot through year 1
- Long-term diabetic shoes
- Wound healing problems
- Infection
- Hardware failure
- Need for revision
- Amputation risk (much lower than untreated Charcot)
Conditions this procedure treats
Charcot Foot
Charcot foot is a destructive condition of the bones and joints in patients with neuropathy — most commonly from diabetes. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent severe deformity and amputation.
Learn moreDiabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcers are open wounds that develop from neuropathy and pressure points. Aggressive offloading, wound care, and infection control prevent amputation.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Will this save my foot?
Charcot reconstruction is limb-preserving — it dramatically reduces amputation risk in the right patients.
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