Treatment of diabetic ulcers by total contact casting

James D. Michelson

doi:10.1016/S1048-6666(06)80134-5

Treatment of diabetic ulcers by total contact casting

James D. Michelson

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Roughly one third of diabetic patients will develop plantar foot ulcers. Subsequent infection and necrosis is a major cause for below-knee amputation. Total contact casting is an effective and economical method for outpatient treatment of such ulcers. Safe use of this technique critically depends on attention to detail. When the technique is correctly performed, success rates of up to 90% can be achieved. This article describes the method of cast application and reviews the specific indications and limitations for this treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	190-195
Number of pages	6
Journal	Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1048-6666(06)80134-5
State	Published - Jul 1994

Keywords

casting
diabetes
foot
ulcer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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