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Cadence - Michigan Optometric Association

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Sharp Debridement<br />

Pressure Relief in the<br />

Ulcerated Foot<br />

Non weight-bearing weight bearing (w/ crutches)<br />

Total contact cast<br />

Felted foam dressing<br />

Healing sandal<br />

IPOS shoe/half shoe<br />

Prefabricated walking brace<br />

Total Contact Cast Total Contact Cast<br />

Forefoot pressure reduction of 75 to 85%<br />

Shift of 30% load from cast to leg<br />

Greater load of heel<br />

Shaw, et al 1997<br />

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