June 1st, 2015 , Foot Ankle Int

Beaming for Charcot Foot Reconstruction

Charcot arthropathy commonly affects the midfoot and is often an extremely difficult and challenging surgical problem. Operative treatment with medial column arthrodesis using large intramedullary bolts or screws is an evolving and increasingly popular technique called “beaming.” The technique is described here.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:

Level V, expert opinion.

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