Charcot neuroarthropathy is common in the foot and ankle but can occur in other joints as well. Image courtesy of Aksone Nouvong, DPM. A 46-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of poorly controlled diabetes p
and carefully clean all skin scrapes, cuts, and wounds to reduce the chances of them becoming infected with staph. If you have staph, make sure all people in close contact with you wash their hands frequently, especially if they change your bandages or touch the infected wound. ...