What is Charcot Foot?

Charcot foot is a condition causing weakening of the bones in the foot that can occur in people who have significant nerve damage (neuropathy). The bones are weakened enough to fracture, and with continued walking the foot eventually changes to a flatter, rocker bottom shape.

How do members experience Charcot Foot?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Charcot Foot*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Charcot Foot*

Who has Charcot Foot on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 4
50s 22
60s 32
70+ 27

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 28
Female 59