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An innovative sealed therapeutic shoe to off-load and heal diabetic forefoot ulcers
Örebro University, School of Medical Sciences. Örebro University Hospital. Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics; University Health Care Research Center.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6410-2474
Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.
2018 (English)Conference paper, Poster (with or without abstract) (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Aim: The aim was to investigate the feasibility of using a therapeutic shoe, rendered irremovable,to off-load and heal forefoot ulcers. Non-removable knee-high off-loading devicesare gold standard to treat neuropathic forefoot ulcers. They do however immobilize theankle, affecting joint functioning and daily activities.

Method: Seven men with diabetes type 2 since >10 years, sensory neuropathy and a metatarsalhead ulcer (table 1) were prescribed extra-depth therapeutic roller shoes and custom-madeinsoles adjusted to off-load the ulcer (fig. 1). Off-loading was assessed with anin-shoe plantar pressure system* measuring plantar peak pressures as the participantswalked. The shoe was then sealed with a plastic band and worn day and night like a cast.Adherence was assessed by documenting the status of the seal (intact/broken) whenchanging ulcer dressings.

Results / Discussion: All ulcers healed, with a median time to healing of 8 weeks (range1-23). The median peak pressure on the ulcer was 116 kPa (range 62-192) when walkingwith the shoe. Five of seven participants respected the seal. Complications were secondaryulcer (n=1) and plantar hematoma (n=1). The most common complaint was difficulty todress (n=5).

Sealed therapeutic shoes are an interesting avenue for future research; they include advantagesof non-removable knee-high devices as effective off-loading and high adherence,and overcome disadvantages as mobility restrictions and high costs.

Conclusion: It seems feasible to seal a therapeutic shoe to off-load and heal forefoot ulcers.A randomized controlled trial is underway in which sealed shoes are to be comparedto total contact casting.

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2018.
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Orthopaedics Endocrinology and Diabetes
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-69389OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-69389DiVA, id: diva2:1254159
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15th Annual Meeting of the Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG), Berlin, September 28-30, 2018
Available from: 2018-10-08 Created: 2018-10-08 Last updated: 2022-10-11Bibliographically approved

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