Kor H. Hutting , Bastiaan P. Vierhout , Rene Visser , Richte C.L. Schuurmann , Mostafa El Moumni , Jeff G. van Baal , Jaap J. van Netten , Jean-Paul P.M. de Vries
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Mean peak plantar pressure at the ulcer site was significantly higher in total contact softcast (median, 505 kilopascal; interquartile range, 319;628 kilopascal) than in total contact cast (median, 320 kilopascal; interquartile range, 182;606 kilopascal; <em>p</em> = 0.011). Mean peak plantar pressure in total contact softcast was higher in all plantar regions except for the hindfoot. Peak plantar pressures were lower in total contact softcast than in patient's own footwear at the hallux, toes, and midfoot. Patient-reported comfort visual analogue scale scores during walking were significantly better in total contact softcast (median, 8.8; interquartile range, 6.8;9.4) than in total contact cast (median, 3.8; interquartile range, 1.7;4.9; <em>p</em> < 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Interpretation</h3><div>Peak plantar pressure was significantly higher in total contact softcast than in total contact cast at the diabetic foot ulcer site and all plantar foot regions, except the hindfoot. 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Plantar pressure measurements to investigate the offloading effect of total contact softcast and total contact cast for plantar diabetic foot ulcers
Background
Total contact softcast is an offloading device for plantar diabetic foot ulcers. Compared with conventional knee-high total contact casts, the total contact softcast is shorter, lighter, and partially flexible. However, its pressure offloading effects are unknown.
Methods
In patients with plantar diabetic foot ulcers, mean peak plantar pressure was measured at the ulcer and 6 plantar foot regions in total contact softcast, total contact cast, and patient's own footwear. Patient-reported comfort was investigated using a visual analogue scale.
Findings
We included 20 patients. Mean peak plantar pressure at the ulcer site was significantly higher in total contact softcast (median, 505 kilopascal; interquartile range, 319;628 kilopascal) than in total contact cast (median, 320 kilopascal; interquartile range, 182;606 kilopascal; p = 0.011). Mean peak plantar pressure in total contact softcast was higher in all plantar regions except for the hindfoot. Peak plantar pressures were lower in total contact softcast than in patient's own footwear at the hallux, toes, and midfoot. Patient-reported comfort visual analogue scale scores during walking were significantly better in total contact softcast (median, 8.8; interquartile range, 6.8;9.4) than in total contact cast (median, 3.8; interquartile range, 1.7;4.9; p < 0.001).
Interpretation
Peak plantar pressure was significantly higher in total contact softcast than in total contact cast at the diabetic foot ulcer site and all plantar foot regions, except the hindfoot. Patient-reported comfort was better in total contact softcast. Because reported clinical outcomes of total contact softcast are favorable, further prospective investigation is warranted.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field.
The science of biomechanics helps explain the causes of cell, tissue, organ and body system disorders, and supports clinicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and evaluation of treatment methods and technologies. Clinical Biomechanics aims to strengthen the links between laboratory and clinic by publishing cutting-edge biomechanics research which helps to explain the causes of injury and disease, and which provides evidence contributing to improved clinical management.
A rigorous peer review system is employed and every attempt is made to process and publish top-quality papers promptly.
Clinical Biomechanics explores all facets of body system, organ, tissue and cell biomechanics, with an emphasis on medical and clinical applications of the basic science aspects. The role of basic science is therefore recognized in a medical or clinical context. The readership of the journal closely reflects its multi-disciplinary contents, being a balance of scientists, engineers and clinicians.
The contents are in the form of research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence, whilst special interest issues and supplements are published from time to time.
Disciplines covered include biomechanics and mechanobiology at all scales, bioengineering and use of tissue engineering and biomaterials for clinical applications, biophysics, as well as biomechanical aspects of medical robotics, ergonomics, physical and occupational therapeutics and rehabilitation.