The charcot joint osteoarthropathy: a case report

Putu Aditya Dwipayana; Dewi Catur Wulandari

doi:10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20220795

Authors

Putu Aditya Dwipayana General Practitioner, Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Dewi Catur Wulandari Endocrinologist, Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20220795

Keywords:

Charcot osteoarthropathy, Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The Charcot Joint Osteoarthropathy also referred as Charcot foot syndrome is a serious lower limb-threatening complication of diabetes. A patient was diagnosed with Charcot joint osteoarthropathy (COA) and found to have uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus since more than 10 years. This case is crucial considering that Diabetes mellitus is a common case that we encounter, but the consequences of not being controlled can lead to serious complications. Accurate diagnosis is not always easy and can be a considerable clinical challenge. It needs to be differentiated from other conditions that has similar symptoms. Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment is crucial to avoid devastating and permanent complications.

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Author Biographies

Putu Aditya Dwipayana, General Practitioner, Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

General Practitioner. Wangaya General Hospital.

Dewi Catur Wulandari, Endocrinologist, Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Endocrinologist. Departemen of Internal Medicine. Wangaya General Hospital.

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