Table 2.
Offloading modality use for plantar forefoot ulcers (Question 1)
| Offloading modality | % of participants using modality (n=) | Mean (±SD) % of time modality is used |
|---|---|---|
| Padding (e.g. felt) with post-operative shoe or footwear |
94 (32) |
34.8 (22.5) |
| Removable cast/walker |
73 (25) |
16.1 (20.1) |
| Non-removable cast/walker (e.g. TCC) |
68 (23) |
11.2 (18.0) |
| Post-operative shoe |
53 (18) |
5.9 (8.2) |
| Wheelchair |
44 (15) |
1.1 (1.6) |
| Insoles/orthoses |
35 (12) |
2.7 (4.8) |
| Footwear - extra width/depth (prefabricated) |
26 (9) |
1.7 (3.2) |
| Removable cast/walker with custom insole |
24 (8) |
3.5 (3.2) |
| Footwear - fully custom made |
23 (8) |
1.4 (2.8) |
| Post-operative boot with custom insole |
21 (7) |
4.2 (2.9) |
| Footwear (prefabricated) with custom insole |
21 (7) |
2.5 (1.8) |
| Bracing (e.g. AFO) |
21 (7) |
0.7 (1.5) |
| Crutches | 21 (7) | 0.6 (1.4) |
Note: modalities are ordered according to proportion of practitioners selecting the modality; N = 34; modalities used by less than 20% of participants (n = 7) are not listed.