PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Boulton, A J M
AU  - Bowker, J H
AU  - Gadia, M
AU  - Lemerman, R
AU  - Caswell, K
AU  - Skyler, J S
AU  - Sosenko, J M
TI  - Use of Plaster Casts in the Management of Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulcers
AID  - 10.2337/diacare.9.2.149
DP  - 1986 Mar 01
TA  - Diabetes Care
PG  - 149--152
VI  - 9
IP  - 2
4099  - http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/9/2/149.short
4100  - http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/9/2/149.full
SO  - Diabetes Care1986 Mar 01; 9
AB  - Neuropathic foot ulceration is a major medical and economic problem among diabetic patients, and the traditional treatment involves bed rest with complete freedom from weight-bearing. We have investigated the use of walking plaster casts in the management of seven diabetic patients with longstanding, chronic plantar ulcers. Although all ulcers healed in a median time of 6 wk, this therapy was not without side effects, which are described in detail. We conclude that casting is a useful therapy for neuropathic ulcers, although several clinic visits, including cast removal and foot inspection, are necessary to avoid potential side effects caused by the casting of insensitive feet.