Case Report
A case of charcot's feet in a patient with parkinson's disease: a case report
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* Corresponding author: Amresh P Singh aps39@cantab.net
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA2 5DA, UK
Cases Journal 2009, 2:187 doi:10.1186/1757-1626-2-187
Published: 9 November 2009Abstract
Introduction
Parkinson's Disease (PD), amongst its motor symptoms, can cause dystonia of the limbs and trunk. This can lead to subsequent deformities.
Case Presentation
We describe a case where Parkinson's Disease has gone on to cause bilateral Charcot feet with rocker-bottom deformity.
Conclusion
There is recognised pattern of foot deformities seen in Parkinson's disease and it is important to realise that patients may go on to develop a Charcot joint. This would warrant early referral to an orthopaedic surgeon so that appropriate management can limit joint damage and deformity.