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Fuß & Schuh - Diabetes und rheumatische Arthritis

Zusammenfassung: Multicentre prospective clinical evaluation conducted at six DDG (German Diabetes Association)-certified foot treatment facilities to verify the efficacy and usability of the bivalved Total Contact Cast (TCC) for pressure relief in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Zusammenfassung: The bivalved Total Contact Cast is a highly effective method of pressure relief. When the TCC is applied by well educated personnel, this method is well suited for the off-loading of the diabetic foot, even for the treatment of "problem feet".

Zusammenfassung: Analyse the “medial longitudinal arch” (MLA) (Fig 1) and the extension of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint during the stance phase of gait. Detection of causes of the Charcot foot and thereby risk factors for the affected patients.

Zusammenfassung: Analysis of the question, if it is possible to correct the foot position of patients suffering from Diabetic-Neuro-Osteo-Arthopathy with a lower leg orthosis. Demonstration with case reports approving this procedure.

Zusammenfassung: Using kinemetry, pedobarography and electromyography, we investigate the effectiveness of orthotic treatment following Prof. Seyfrieds theory - Based on the functional conditions of the lower extremity and an appropriate staging treatment.

Zusammenfassung: Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory disease that affects the foot and ankle. Rocker shoe prescribed for the symptomatic foot in RA. For 20 RA patients was prescribed heel-to-toe rocker shoe for 30 days and measurement pain, disability and activity limitation with FFI questioner.