The "rigid rocker" posterior shell orthosis: A convenient, effective alternative for neuropathic ulcers?

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 48-53

  Rosenberg, Casandra J ^a   Andrews, Karen L ^a   Terman, Ross ^b  

^a MAYO CLINIC   (United States)

^b Prosthetic Laboratories of Rochester   (United States)

Author keywords

diabetes; neuropathic ulcer; pressure relief orthosis; treatment compliance; wound healing

Indexed keywords

EID: 84891500788     PISSN: 10408800     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000012     Document Type: Article

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