TABLE 2

Characteristics of Involved Regions, Type and Size of Lesions, and Results of Bone Biopsies and Microbiology

Patient no.Involved regionCharcot footType of lesionSize of lesion (cm)Bone biopsyMicrobiologyFinal diagnosis
1ForefootNoUlcer2 × 2 × 2NegativeSterileNegative
2HindfootYesUlcer8 × 5NegativeSterileNegative
3HindfootNoBone exposed5 × 1 × 2NegativeSterileNegative
4ForefootNoUlcer2 × 1NegativeSterileNegative
5HindfootYesUlcer6 × 7NegativeProteus mirabilisSoft-tissue infection
6ForefootNoUlcer2 × 2NegativeStaphylococcus epidermidisSoft-tissue infection
7ForefootNoUlcer2 × 1OsteomyelitisStaphylococcus aureusOsteomyelitis
8ForefootNoBone exposed8 × 2 × 4OsteomyelitisStaphylococcus aureusOsteomyelitis
9Forefoot/midfootNoBone exposed5 × 6 × 4OsteomyelitisStaphylococcus aureusOsteomyelitis
10Forefoot/midfootYesBone exposed6 × 3 × 7OsteomyelitisStreptococcus agalactieOsteomyelitis
11MidfootNoBone exposed5 × 1 × 2OsteomyelitisSterileOsteomyelitis
12ForefootNoBone exposed3 × 2 × 1OsteomyelitisStaphylococcus epidermidisOsteomyelitis
13ForefootNoUlcer1 × 1OsteomyelitisStaphylococcus aureusOsteomyelitis