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The Un-Offloadable Patient
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James McGuire DPM, PT, FAPWHc explores the complexity of treating "un-offloadable" patients, focusing on diabetic foot ulcers, their misclassification, and comprehensive treatment challenges. Dr McGuire delves into intrinsic and extrinsic wound factors, stressing the importance of recognizing multi-complicated wounds and individualized care strategies.

CME (Credits: 0.5)

James McGuire DPM, PT, FAPWHc
Director - Leonard Abrams Center for Advanced Wound Healing
Clinical Professor - Department of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
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Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand how guidelines for offloading devices need to be modified to mange challenging cases.
  2. Understand how we applied the IWGDF guidelines and our knowledge of available devices to help with this difficult case.
  3. Understand how a quick rush to surgical procedures may not be in the patient's best interest.
  4. Appreciate the complexity of offloading and avoid complications from poor choices.

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