Epidermolysis Bullosa foot protection
Patricia Hazard, C.O.
Description
Collection
Title:
Epidermolysis Bullosa foot protection
Creator:
Patricia Hazard, C.O.
Text:
Patient is a 18 month old girl that has a skin cell disorder causing
exfoliating or blisters. As a result of this chronic disease in which large
bullae and erosions result slight mechanical trauma. She has
The prescription is for special shoes of soft leather that reduce friction
and trauma. Custom shoes do not seem a practical idea for a child because of
growth and funding restraints.
Does anyone have experience with this condition. We are thinking about shoe
inserts or special socks.
Patricia Hazard, CO
Charleston, SC
exfoliating or blisters. As a result of this chronic disease in which large
bullae and erosions result slight mechanical trauma. She has
The prescription is for special shoes of soft leather that reduce friction
and trauma. Custom shoes do not seem a practical idea for a child because of
growth and funding restraints.
Does anyone have experience with this condition. We are thinking about shoe
inserts or special socks.
Patricia Hazard, CO
Charleston, SC
Citation
Patricia Hazard, C.O., “Epidermolysis Bullosa foot protection,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219037.
