Table 3.
Offloading modality use for plantar hallux ulcers (Question 2)
| Offloading modality | % of participants using modality (n=) | Mean (±SD) % of time modality is used |
|---|---|---|
| Padding (e.g. felt) with post-operative shoe or footwear |
91 (31) |
34.8 (23.6) |
| Removable cast/walker |
62 (21) |
16.0 (21.9) |
| Non-removable cast/walker (e.g. TCC) |
53 (18) |
10.8 (17.1) |
| Insoles/orthoses |
32 (11) |
3.4 (7.1) |
| Footwear - extra width/depth (prefabricated) |
29 (10) |
2.1 (3.9) |
| Post-operative shoe |
26 (9) |
3.8 (7.5) |
| Post-operative boot with custom insole |
21 (7) |
4.8 (3.5) |
| Footwear - fully custom made | 21 (7) | 1.5 (3.1) |
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.