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2. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Pressure ulcers can trigger other ailments, cause considerable suffering, and can be expensive to treat. Some complications include autonomic dysreflexia, bladder distension, bone infection, pyarthrosis, sepsis, amyloidosis, anemia, urethral fistula, gangrene and very rarely malignant transformation (Marjolin's ulcer – secondary carcinomas in chronic wounds).

3. Total contact casting - Wikipedia

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   TCC has been shown to reduce plantar pressure by 32%, 63%, and 69% on the fifth, fourth, and first metatarsal heads, respectively; 65% on the great toe; and 45% on the heel. [17] TCC can be used to off-load the heel, but a panel of experts agreed that this approach might not be as effective as for off-loading of forefoot ulcers. [4]

4. How to Get Rid of Blisters, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Blisters commonly happen on your heels, toes, or other parts of your feet, but they can really happen anywhere that body parts rub together or where your skin rubs against clothing, shoes, or ...

5. Callus - Wikipedia

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   Calluses (plantar in right foot and medial in left foot) A callus (pl.: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin.

6. Nurses Say These Are the Best Shoes for Standing all Day - AOL

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   These shoes have an enclosed and reinforced heel and toe to help protect your feet, while offering arch support for comfort and slip-resistant treads for safety. ... They tend to have a wide toe ...

7. The best orthopedic shoes in 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   A 6 mm heel-to-toe drop makes each stride an easy transition, while the engineered carbon plate keeps you stable. ... a loss of pain sensation can lead to sores, calluses, and injuries in the feet ...