The complexities of heel ulcers.
This article examines the complexities of heel ulcers. Treatments now considered outdated and potentially hazardous are discussed as are modern treatments that may reduce the development of heel ulcers.
Hampton
Sylvie
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sylvie@tvcs.fsnet.co.uk
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D017276:Friction; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014945:Wound Healing