Pedal Neuroarthropathy in a Nondiabetic Patient as a Result of Long-term Amiodarone Use

  • Ketan Dhatariya
  • , Catherine Gooday
  • , Rachel Murchison
  • , Benjamin Bullen
  • , Rachael Hutchinson

Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer)Articlepeer-review

14 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In this article, we describe a case of a man without diabetes with a long history of amiodarone use. He presented with a foot deformity and plantar ulceration. Examination showed him to have a symmetrical peripheral neuropathy and findings consistent with a Charcot foot. Extensive investigations failed to find other causes for his neuropathy, other than his amiodarone use. We believe that this is the first reported case of a neuropathic foot deformity and ulceration occurring with amiodarone use, and we feel that it is important to point out the association of this commonly used antiarrythmic drug with this form of neuropathic osteoarthropathy. Level of Clinical Evidence: 4.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)362-364
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume48
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Charcot foot
  • arrhythmia
  • peripheral neuropathy
  • ulcer

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Pedal Neuroarthropathy in a Nondiabetic Patient as a Result of Long-term Amiodarone Use'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this