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Post a new topicby livingwith on Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:46 pm

My husband started with discomfort and swelling, thought he had gout. then an x-ray was done, dx :charko [charcot]
it was then suggested to stay off his foot for 8-12 wks, at which time he did not take seriously, he is now out of work for 8 mths now, with no disability, and has just had his 5th surgery. reconstruction of his foot, with a fixation device. the device failed 4wks out. then a cast was put on, several infections and a walking boot. and many surgeries removing pins and screws that k...Read the full article
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