TCC

Biomechanical Assessment of a New Off-Loading Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Background: The traditional Total Contact Cast (tTCC) has been used as the gold standard for treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The application of tTCC is time consuming and requir...

08/19/2019

Clinical Cases

A Novel TCC Using a Moldable Wooden Construct Heals Diabetic Foot Wounds: A Pilot Study

06/28/2019

This video reports 6 patients with diabetic foot ulcers of at least 1 month’s duration and failed standard offloading treated with a weekly application of the thermoplastic wooden material, which was exhibited as a poster.

This video reports 6 patients...

06/28/2019

Wounds

Rapid Communication

Swift Downregulation of Gelatinases (MMP-2, MMP-9) in Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated With Total Contact Cast

05/20/2019

Oscar M. Alvarez

Lee Markowitz

Neh Onumah

Martin Wendelken

The aim of this study is to evaluate how treatment with total contact cast (TCC) affects the balance of proteases in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) as they heal.

The aim of this study is to...

05/20/2019

Wounds

How-To Demonstration

Removal of a Total Contact Cast

12/11/2018

In this video, Dr. James McGuire demonstrates how to remove a total contact cast as well as shares some tips and tricks along the way.   To learn how to apply a total contact cast, click here!

In this video, Dr. James McGuire...

12/11/2018

Wounds

How-To Demonstration

Application of a Total Contact Cast

12/11/2018

In this video, Dr. James McGuire demonstrates how to apply a total contact cast.   To learn how to remove a total contact cast, click here!

In this video, Dr. James McGuire...

12/11/2018

Wounds