title: The neuropathic foot--a management scheme: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Nawoczenski
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Birke
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Koziatek
mesh_terms: 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