Offloading Diabetic Foot Ulcer – Why Does It Matter?
Offloading diabetic foot ulcers refers to some methods used to relieve pressure from an ulcerated area of the foot. Offloading an ulcer is important because excessive pressure on the foot can worsen ulcers, delay healing, and increase the risk of complications. Unfortunately, over 80% of lower-limb amputations in diabetic patients are preceded by foot ulcers. […]
