Dear Dr. Roach: I have a case of Charcot foot stemming from neuropathy caused by exposure to Agent Orange. I am not diabetic and am on Veteran’s Administration disability. I am treated by a podiatrist ...

Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes. In Charcot foot, the bones and joints of the foot become damaged and do not heal properly.

Charcot foot is a disease that causes weakness of the bones and joints. It commonly affects the middle of the foot, the hindfoot joint, and the ankle and forefoot joints. Charcot foot, also known as ...