Charcot (pronounced Charco, the ‘t’ is silent on this French word) foot is a disease that causes sudden softening and weakening of the bones in the foot in people with ...

Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes. In Charcot foot, the bones and joints of the foot become damaged and do not heal properly.

When most of us hear the word "diabetes," the first word that pops into our minds is blood sugar but the long-term illness can sneakily damage things behind our backs, particularly in places we hardly ...

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