Article

Conservative pedorthic management of the diabetic foot has been shown
to be an effective method to prevent ulcers, amputations,
and re-amputations.
This article exhibits why and how pedorthics plays such an important role via
modalities such as footwear, shoe modifications, custom foot orthoses, and
partial foot prostheses.
The objective of this article is to
demonstrate how pedorthics has been shown to be an integral part of conservative
diabetic foot care. The authors' goal was to educate the reader about the
different modalities that are available for use. STUDY DESIGN: This article is
based largely on review of previously published research and scholarly articles,
augmented by the more than 60 years of pedorthic and orthotic clinical experience
of the authors. METHODS: Approximately 60 journal articles and book chapters were
reviewed by the authors. Articles were located via online resources such as
PubMed as well as the authors' own libraries. RESULTS: It was repeatedly noted
that pedorthic modalities such as shoes, foot orthoses, and shoe modifications
may be utilized in the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot wounds and other
complications. CONCLUSION: Pedorthic devices may be successfully integrated into
a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with diabetes and foot ulcers.
This information is of special interest to those who treat
patients with diabetes. The article demonstrates the efficacy of pedorthic
intervention through the compilation and review of relevant previously published
data.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2014.

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