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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anahita Deylamsalehi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Key CT Findings in Diabetic Foot
- The following are some of the key CT findings in patients with diabetic foot:[1][2]
- Altered appearance of bones
- Charcot joint
- Decreased joint space
- Osteopenia
- Osteophyte formation
- Bone erosions (In a study done on diabetic patients with foot ulcers it was the most common bone change that has been detected on CT scan)
- Altered appearance of bones
- CT scan is a sensitive modality for detecting abnormal bone appearance in patients with diabetic foot ulceration.[1]
- In contrast to X-rays, CT scan can be used for diagnosis of osteomyelitis.[2]
- CT scan is also an effective imaging modality to follow up patients after antibiotic treatment.[3]
- It is recommended to perform CT scan only if MRI is contraindicated.[3]
Examples of CT Findings in Diabetic Foot
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fathimaa, M. Rubina; Rekha, Arcot (2020). "CT Scan of the Foot in Patients with Chronic Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcer". Case Reports in Clinical Medicine. 09 (11): 335–342. doi:10.4236/crcm.2020.911047. ISSN 2325-7075.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hochman, Mary G.; Cheung, Yvonne; Brophy, David P.; Parker, J. Anthony (2006). "Imaging of the Diabetic Foot": 227–253. doi:10.1007/978-1-59745-075-1_12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Giurato L, Meloni M, Izzo V, Uccioli L (2017). "Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview". World J Diabetes. 8 (4): 135–142. doi:10.4239/wjd.v8.i4.135. PMC 5394733. PMID 28465790.