offloading

Case Report

Breaking the Cycle of Recurrent Diabetic Foot Ulceration: A Novel and Sustainable Offloading Modality to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulceration and Prevent Recurrence

01/15/2021

Caroline Lyons ;

A patient presented with a 2-year history of recurrent DFU to the right fourth metatarsal head following amputation of the fourth digit. Recurrence continued despite self-reported compliance with therapeutic footwear use. Use of a novel...

A patient presented with a...

01/15/2021

Wounds

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

Lee Makowitz ;

Martin E. Wendelken , DPM, RN;

Neh J. Onumah ;

Oscar M. Alvarez , PhD;

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

Feature

Point-Counterpoint: Is Total Contact Casting Better Than The CAM Walker Boot For Plantar Diabetic Wounds?

03/11/2019

Lee C. Rogers , DPM, FFPM RCPS;

Jason Hanft , DPM;

Yes. This author says total contact casts offer key biomechanical benefits, have extensive literature support and facilitate quicker healing of plantar diabetic foot ulcers. By Lee C. Rogers, DPM

Yes. This author says total...

03/11/2019

Podiatry Today

Original Research

Insulated Offloading Provides Offloading Protection and Enhanced Skin Perfusion

10/01/2018

Nicole Byerley ;

Mario Ponticello , DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA;

Charles A. Andersen , MD, FACS, FAPWCA;

Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade) , DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM;

10/01/2018

Wounds

Original Research

A Total Offloading Foot Brace for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Results From a Halted Randomized Controlled Trial

07/02/2018

David J. Johnson ;

Ann H. Kim ;

Andrew J. Shevitz ;

Vikram S. Kashyap ;

Lori Hammer ;

Barbara J. Saar ;

Pamela Moorehead ;

Daniel E. Kendrick ;

07/02/2018

Wounds

Case Series

Total Contact Cast Use in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Case Series and Systematic Review

01/31/2018

Jonathan F. Arnold , MD, ABPM, CWS-P;

Anthony Tickner , DPM, FRCPS, FACCWS, FAPWH, FAPWCA;

Cheri Klinghard ;

Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade) , DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM;

01/31/2018

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Current Research

When Traditional Offloading is not an Option, Could an External Fixator be a Solution?: A Case Report

02/09/2017

Mario A. Cala ;

Robert J. Snyder , MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA;

Abdulaziz A. Kimawi ;

Cherison A. Cuffy ;

02/09/2017

Wounds

Diabetes Watch

Offloading A Diabetic Foot Ulcer In The Developing World

09/23/2015

Lakshmi K. Shankhdar , MD;

Uma Shankhdhar , MBBS;

Smita Shankhdhar , MBBS;

Kshitij Shankhdhar , MBBS;

At one point, limb loss due to diabetes occurred every 30 seconds. Recent research has reduced the figure to every 20 seconds.1-3 Eighty-five percent of lower limb amputations follow incidence of a diabetic foot ulcer and most are...

At one point, limb loss due to...

09/23/2015

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

Overcoming Barriers To Adopting The Total Contact Cast In Your Practice

07/22/2015

Lee C. Rogers , DPM, FFPM RCPS;

07/22/2015

Podiatry Today