TCC reference needed
Pollo, Fabian
Description
Collection
Title:
TCC reference needed
Creator:
Pollo, Fabian
Date:
6/6/2001
Text:
> Hello,
>
> We have been trying to find a reference that describes placing a total
> contact cast in slight dorsiflexion to enhance unloading of the forefoot
> for
> patients with diabetic plantar ulcers. We have heard from many O&P
> colleagues that they use this technique, but no one has been able to
> provide
> us with a reference.
>
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Fabian
>
> Fabian E. Pollo, Ph.D.
> Director of Orthopaedic Research
> Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
> Baylor University Medical Center
> Dallas, Texas 75246
>
> Voice: (214) 820-6300
> Fax: (214)-820-1988
>
>
>
>
>
> We have been trying to find a reference that describes placing a total
> contact cast in slight dorsiflexion to enhance unloading of the forefoot
> for
> patients with diabetic plantar ulcers. We have heard from many O&P
> colleagues that they use this technique, but no one has been able to
> provide
> us with a reference.
>
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Fabian
>
> Fabian E. Pollo, Ph.D.
> Director of Orthopaedic Research
> Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
> Baylor University Medical Center
> Dallas, Texas 75246
>
> Voice: (214) 820-6300
> Fax: (214)-820-1988
>
>
>
>
Citation
Pollo, Fabian, “TCC reference needed,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed December 18, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216811.
