Pressure redistribution strategies for the diabetic or at-risk foot: Part II.
OBJECTIVE
To familiarize the practitioner with a variety of offloading devices by comparing their indications and application, and to present a literature review of device effectiveness.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in better understanding and improving pressure offloading therapies.


OBJECTIVE
After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe indications for a cast walker and various inner soles. 2. Describe the indication and application of a total contact cast. 3. Choose an appropriate device based on wounds and deformities.
McGuire
James B
JB
Department of Podiatric Medicine, Leonard Abrams Center for Advanced Wound Healing, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D011312:Pressure; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012775:Shoes; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016138:Walking; D016474:Weight-Bearing; D014945:Wound Healing