The Role of Pressure Offloading on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing and Prevention of Recurrence

An increased plantar pressure is a causative factor in the development of plantar foot ulcers in people with diabetes mellitus, and ulcers are a precursor of lower extremity amputation. In this article, the evidence is reviewed that relieving areas of increased plantar pressure (ie, offloading) can...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 2016-09, Vol.138 (3S), p.179S-187S
1. Verfasser:	Bus, Sicco A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Diabetic Foot - physiopathology Diabetic Foot - prevention & control Diabetic Foot - therapy Foot - physiopathology Foot Orthoses Humans Pressure - adverse effects Recurrence Secondary Prevention - methods Treatment Outcome Weight-Bearing Wound Healing - physiology
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