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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...
Autores principales: | Jeffcoate, William, Game, Frances, Price, Patricia, Phillips, Ceri, Turtle-Savage, Vivienne |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |
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