Aplicação do gesso de contato total em úlceras neuropáticas
Keywords:
Foot Ulcer, Therapy, CastsAbstract
The Total-Contact Cast can be used for neurophatic ulcers treatment. It's a non invasive thecnic, has good results, is easy to make, no expensive, low morbity and permits full weightbearing .
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