Sonographic features of active Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy: A case series
Authors' conclusion
Ultrasound combined with clinical presentation and medical history may support decision making around the diagnosis of CNO at the bedside.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with diabetes presenting with clinical signs and symptoms suspicious for active Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CNO); assessed by weight-bearing X-ray, MRI where possible, and bilateral US
- Participants
- 14 patients
- Outcome
- Diagnosis of active CNO and sonographic features
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Diagnosed with active CNO after clinical and radiological (X-ray and MRI) assessment
50%
n = 7
Sonographic features suggestive of active CNO observed in those with a confirmed diagnosis
≥3
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Sonographic features of active Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy: A case series. Diabet Med. Published 24 January 2025. doi:10.
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