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Published on: May 2, 2012
Off-loading techniques in the treatment of diabetic plantar neuropathic foot ulceration
A R Catanzariti1, B D Haverstock, J P Grossman
1Division of Podiatric Medical/Surgical Services at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA.
Abstract:
In the individual with diabetes mellitus, foot ulceration represents the single most important risk factor in lower-extremity amputation. The goal of treatment is to obtain a healed and closed wound that (1) eliminates a portal of entry for bacterial invasion and development of limb-threatening infection, and (2) allows for tissue loading. This manuscript reviews current off-loading approaches to the treatment of plantar neuropathic foot ulcers, along with advantages and disadvantages of those techniques.
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