In July, an injury to her foot became septic and required surgery. That's when she learned she had a condition called Charcot ...

Radiographs of the foot ... or surgery may be associated with cytokine activation and associated osteopenia and osteolysis, which contributes to the development or progression of Charcot arthropathy.

A device called a circular external fixator secures foot bones following surgery for Charcot foot. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...