Pressure-removing strategies in neuropathic ulcer therapy. An alternative to total contact casting.
Technical considerations, advantages, and disadvantages of felt and foam contact pads have been presented. Anecdotally, it appears the technique provides a more dynamic, safe, and practical method of ulcer decompression compared with total contact casting. In light of the apparent advantages of felt and foam contact padding, a randomized prospective study would be worthwhile to determine the effectiveness of this modality as compared with total contact casting.
Guzman
B
B
California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
Fisher
G
G
Palladino
S J
SJ
Stavosky
J W
JW
D002370:Casts, Surgical; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans