Outcomes Achieved With Use of a Prefabricated Roll-On Total Contact Cast

@article{Arnold2017OutcomesAW,
  title={Outcomes Achieved With Use of a Prefabricated Roll-On Total Contact Cast},
  author={Jonathan F. Arnold and Valerie Marmolejo},
  journal={Foot \& Ankle International},
  year={2017},
  volume={38},
  pages={1126 - 1131}
}
Background: The total contact cast (TCC) is considered the gold standard for offloading of plantar diabetic foot ulcerations, yet its use remains suboptimal for a variety of reasons. [] Key Method Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients in whom TCC was used for treatment of an ulceration at our institution from April 2013 to December 2016. Seventy patients (132 ulcerations) were identified. Results: An 85.6% healing rate was achieved.
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