Table 2 Offloading modality use for plantar forefoot ulcers (Question 1)
From: A survey of offloading practices for diabetes-related plantar neuropathic foot ulcers
Offloading modality | % of participants using modality (n=) | Mean (±SD) % of time modality is used |
|---|---|---|
Padding (e.g. felt) with post-operative shoe or footwear | 94 (32) | 34.8 (22.5) |
Removable cast/walker | 73 (25) | 16.1 (20.1) |
Non-removable cast/walker (e.g. TCC) | 68 (23) | 11.2 (18.0) |
Post-operative shoe | 53 (18) | 5.9 (8.2) |
Wheelchair | 44 (15) | 1.1 (1.6) |
Insoles/orthoses | 35 (12) | 2.7 (4.8) |
Footwear - extra width/depth (prefabricated) | 26 (9) | 1.7 (3.2) |
Removable cast/walker with custom insole | 24 (8) | 3.5 (3.2) |
Footwear - fully custom made | 23 (8) | 1.4 (2.8) |
Post-operative boot with custom insole | 21 (7) | 4.2 (2.9) |
Footwear (prefabricated) with custom insole | 21 (7) | 2.5 (1.8) |
Bracing (e.g. AFO) | 21 (7) | 0.7 (1.5) |
Crutches | 21 (7) | 0.6 (1.4) |