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The rocker bottom deformity of a Charcot foot (Adapted from Sommer, TA. Charcot foot, the diagnostic dilemma. Amer Fam Prac 11: 109, 1995, with permission)

The rocker bottom deformity of a Charcot foot (Adapted from Sommer, TA. Charcot foot, the diagnostic dilemma. Amer Fam Prac 11: 109, 1995, with permission)

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Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions and carries the risk of multiple complications. Diseases of the foot are among the most feared complications of diabetes. Physician education plays a significant role in preventing, diagnosing, monitoring, and treating the diseases of the foot. This chapter is designed to provide an overview of both educati...

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... the weakest link in the biomechanical chain collapses, producing a Charcot foot ( Fig. ...

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