How effective is orthotic treatment in patients with recurrent diabetic foot ulcers?

Conclusions: Personalized orthotic therapy targeted at reducing plantar pressures by off-loading protects high-risk patients against reulceration. Treatment reduced the reulceration rate and peak plantar pressures, leading to patients' return to work or other activities. PMID: 23878380 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23878380?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - July 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Fernandez ML, Lozano RM, Diaz MI, Jurado MA, Hernandez DM, Montesinos JV Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

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