Table 3 Offloading modality use for plantar hallux ulcers (Question 2)
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 | 91 (31) | 34.8 (23.6) |
Removable cast/walker | 62 (21) | 16.0 (21.9) |
Non-removable cast/walker (e.g. TCC) | 53 (18) | 10.8 (17.1) |
Insoles/orthoses | 32 (11) | 3.4 (7.1) |
Footwear - extra width/depth (prefabricated) | 29 (10) | 2.1 (3.9) |
Post-operative shoe | 26 (9) | 3.8 (7.5) |
Post-operative boot with custom insole | 21 (7) | 4.8 (3.5) |
Footwear - fully custom made | 21 (7) | 1.5 (3.1) |