The neuropathic foot--a management scheme: a case report.
The purpose of this case report is to present a management approach that was effective in the healing and long-term care of a neuropathic plantar ulcer in a patient with diabetes mellitus. The report demonstrates that a successful management program must go beyond the stage of healing and include patient education and techniques for reducing plantar pressures to prevent the recurrence of plantar ulcers.
Nawoczenski
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DA
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Birke
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JA
Graham
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SL
Koziatek
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D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012775:Shoes; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy