The diabetic foot presents complex diagnostic challenges, particularly when infection and neuropathic arthropathy coexist. Through six interactive imaging cases, Dr. Marlena Jbara explores the spectrum of diabetic foot complications, including Charcot neuroarthropathy, osteomyelitis, non-healing ulcers, and necrotizing soft tissue infections.

Using radiographs, MRI, and follow-up imaging, participants will learn to recognize characteristic findings, distinguish infection from neuropathic changes, and identify complications that require urgent clinical attention.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the key imaging features of diabetic neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot foot).
• Differentiate neuropathic changes from osteomyelitis and associated soft tissue infection.
• Identify imaging findings of diabetic foot complications, including ulceration, cellulitis, and necrotizing infections.
• Evaluate suspected osteomyelitis in patients with previous amputations or chronic non-healing wounds.
• Apply a systematic imaging approach to the diabetic foot using radiography and MRI.