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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Published in:Trials
Main Authors: Jeffcoate, William, Game, Frances, Price, Patricia, Phillips, Ceri, Turtle-Savage, Vivienne
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BioMed Central 2014
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Study Protocol
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4289201/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25428268
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-462
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