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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