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Evaluation of lightweight fibreglass heel casts in the management of ulcers of the heel in diabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Ulcers of the heel in diabetes are the source of considerable suffering and cost. In the absence of specific treatments, it has been suggested that removable, lightweight fibreglass heel casts may both promote healing and reduce discomfort and pain. The aim of the study is to assess the...

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Autores principales: Jeffcoate, William, Game, Frances, Price, Patricia, Phillips, Ceri, Turtle-Savage, Vivienne
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4289201/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25428268
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-462