Designed specifically to treat higher-risk patients and those with more complex cases, the limb salvage service’s primary aim is to educate patients in ulcer care, enabling them to effectively control their diabetes in the long term.
Uniquely, this service combines the expertise of doctors, podiatrists, orthotists and surgeons enabling patients to receive the very best treatment for ulcer care. Having all services within the same clinic also makes it convenient for patients attending and as a consequence, the clinic has a vastly reduced Charcot consolidation rate when compared to the national average. This reduction can also be attributed to the unique casting method developed by clinicians and modified through patient consultation within the clinic.
The LOCC (Leeds Orthotic Contact Cast) delivers a gold standard in casting and combines orthotic biomechanic knowledge with a custom cast, resulting in higher levels of patient compliance and improved ulcer healing times. Unlike similar casting techniques, the LOCC uniquely helps to reduce ulcer pressure by evenly distributing the pressure around the leg, in addition, the cast significantly reduces ankle movement which has a positive effect on healing. For increased protection and to keep patients in a full foot cast mobile, a Steeper Stock Cast Boot is then fitted.