Report for: Evaluation of lightweight fibreglass heel casts in the management of ulcers of the heel in diabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Title	Evaluation of lightweight fibreglass heel casts in the management of ulcers of the heel in diabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Published in	Trials, November 2014
DOI	10.1186/1745-6215-15-462
Pubmed ID	25428268
Authors	William Jeffcoate, Frances Game, Patricia Price, Ceri Phillips, Vivienne Turtle-Savage
Abstract	Ulcers of the heel in diabetes are the source of considerable suffering and cost. In the absence of specific treatments, it has been suggested that removable, lightweight fibreglass heel casts may both promote healing and reduce discomfort and pain. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of fibreglass heel casts in the management of heel ulcers.

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Evaluation of lightweight fibreglass heel casts in the management of ulcers of the heel in diabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial