New Concepts in the Management of Charcot Neuroarthropathy in Diabetes.

Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) is an uncommon, debilitating and often underdiagnosed complication of chronic diabetes mellitus though, it can also occur in other medical conditions resulting from nerve injury. Till date, the etiology of CN remains unknown, but enhanced osteoclastogenesis is believed to play a central role in the pathogenesis of CN, in the presence of neuropathy. CN compromises the overall health and quality of life.