New treatment for diabetic foot ulcers – Ossur's new Active Offloading Walker

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New treatment for diabetic foot ulcers – Ossur's new Active Offloading Walker Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:40 AM PDT Diabetic ulcers are often the plantar aspect (bottom) found the foot, and under the sole of the foot, toe and heel. Patients can reduce blood flow and peripheral neuropathy, resulting in loss of sensation and skin damage. When combined with nutritional deficiencies and poor control of blood sugar, in combination, the end result is usually a diabetic ulcer. The treatment of diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers and start with patient education, constant Monitoring and rapid intervention to prevent the devastating consequences of amputation. A complete treatment should be implemented immediately to determine the cause of ulceration. Wound debridement and drainage of the affected area is essential to ensure the growth of new tissue and prevent further damage to the skin and deep tissues. In addition to the total contact cast (TCC), located walking shoes provide removable (Cam Walker) and orthopedic shoes and insoles> Relief of pressure when the patient must be ambulatory. The DH Offloading Walker Ossur has one short leg walker, that uses a patented pressure relief insole to assist in the healing of plantar ulcers. It will eliminate thousands of doctors for the relief of the strategic pressure, distributing the weight over a larger area of peak pressure points lead to ulceration. This technology is a short walk or a support shoe with a removable footPiece. The plantar insole allows effective relief and reduction of cutting pressure. Pressure Relief easily generated by the removal of numerous independent shock-absorbing hexagons. This easily allows the insole of various sizes and shapes to accommodate a number of ulcers. It is thought to reduce the use of cutting short leg walker fixing the ankle at 90 degrees and the inclusion of a single rocking chair. These off-the-shelf product may be easier to usethan many other methods and save time and money in the treatment of mild to moderate ulcers. The insole is very comfortable and requires little or no maintenance. Being built by Recoil and Poron absorbs exudate and is easily washable to prevent the growth of new bacteria. Care, these materials create a safe environment for the concurrent use of medications and technologies would be to increase the chances of recovery. Walkers will receive either the left orthe right leg with the inner sole is made available for separate purchase if replacement is necessary. A start-up exhaust DH is also available as an alternative treatment for post-op-style shoes with static pads (wool, felt, foam, etc.) available. This shoe is for minor injuries of the foot, or patients who can not tolerate the use of larger walking shoes. The DH Offloading Walker Ossur an effective tool in the management of prevention and healing of diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers and has been. Theshould be part of every doctor's office, which evaluates and treats patients with impaired circulation, neuropathy, or diabetes. It 'important that you consult with your doctor before deciding to purchase this equipment. REFERENCES 1 Armstrong DG, Lavery LA, Quebedeaux TL, Walker SC. Surgical morbidity and the risk of amputation due to infected bites in adults with diabetes than non-diabetics. South Med J 1997; 90:384-9. 2 United States National DiabetesAdvisory Board. The long-term national plan to combat diabetes. Bethesda, Md.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, 1987, NIH Publication number 88-1587.

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