Imaging of the Charcot foot everything you need to know you will find in this open access review article by A. Rosskopf:
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X-rays may be normal during early stage
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MRI should cover the entire foot
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MRI can be used for early diagnosis, monitoring of disease activity and complications
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Acute MRI findings include bone marrow edema, soft tissue edema, and subchondral fractures
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Chronic MRI findings include subchondral cysts, joint destructions, joint effusion, and bony proliferations
