Dennis and Erick Janisse recently wrote a thorough piece on footwear for the diabetic foot or the foot with partial amputation. The article is entitled: “Shoes, Orthoses, and Prostheses for Partial Foot Amputation and Diabetic Foot Infection.” The article covers a number of critical topics:
- Proper Shoe Selection and Fit
- Shear and Plantar Pressure
- Shoe Modifications (such as rocker soles)
- Foot Orthoses
- Partial Foot Prostheses
- Ankle Foot Orthoses
