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Podiatrist - Shepherdsville
Jewish Hospital South
1905 West Hebron Lane, Suite 204
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Podiatrist - Louisville
9407 Westport Rd, Suite 110
Louisville, KY 40241
Patients who undergo surgery to correct arthritis in the foot are often diabetics with a type of arthritis known as Charcot Foot. The average age of patients developing a Charcot foot is 40 years. About one-third of patients develop a Charcot foot in both feet and/or ankles. This form of arthritis can develop suddenly and without pain. Quite suddenly, the bones in the foot and/or ankle can spontaneously fracture and fragment, often causing a severe deformity.
The arch of the foot often collapses, and pressure areas develop on the bottom of the foot, leading to open sores or ulcers.
While many of these deformities can be treated with nonsurgical care, surgery may be required. Such instances may include:
Surgical procedures used to treat arthritis include:
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