Nawoczenski D A, Birke J A, Graham S L, Koziatek E
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Phys Ther. 1989 Apr;69(4):287-91. doi: 10.1093/ptj/69.4.287.
The purpose of this case report is to present a management approach that was effective in the healing and long-term care of a neuropathic plantar ulcer in a patient with diabetes mellitus. The report demonstrates that a successful management program must go beyond the stage of healing and include patient education and techniques for reducing plantar pressures to prevent the recurrence of plantar ulcers.