Eichenholtz Classification of Charcot’s Arthropathy

(1966)
Stages:
Stage 0 (stage of inflammation) – no changes on x-ray
Stage 1 (stage of development) – acute destruction of joint; debris formation; capsular distension; ligamentous laxity; subluxation
Stage 2 (stage of coalescence) – absorption of debris; fusion of fragments to adjacent bone
Stage 3 (stage of reconstruction) – remodelling of bone ends and fragments

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Is the Eichenholtz classification still valid for the diabetic Charcot foot? (Podiatry Arena)