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  1. cwiebelt
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    Practical guideline on the provision of footwear for people with diabetes

    Good article, found it useful and practical
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 9, 2018 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  2. cwiebelt
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    Charcot foot rehabiliation after wearing iTTC

    Hi RJ There is a good article in the journal of foot and ankle research http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/6/1/30 Developing an evidenced-based...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  3. cwiebelt
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    Charcot foot rehabiliation after wearing iTTC

    Hello RJ From what I know we go by temperature difference there should be normalisation of skin temperature between the Charcot affected foot and...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  4. cwiebelt
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    Nursing Home and Foot Care Nurse to Save Costs

    Seems all a bit strange Ok if management want to save some money that's up to them . I tend to think they need to find some nursing staff who are...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: Australia
  5. cwiebelt
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    Help In G.P Letter writing

    i think your patient certainly needs some intervention. it is obvious that the patient is uncomfortable and that you are concerned, hence your...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Oct 27, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  6. cwiebelt
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    Interesting read

    Yes I also found this article very intresting and gave some evidence that what podiatrists do does have a not insignificant impact Unfortunately...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  7. cwiebelt
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    "You can never heal a diabetic foot ulcer...

    Interesting proposition David Armstrong puts forward Tend to think he has a point a lot of time and resources are spent on treating diabetic foot...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Apr 6, 2013 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  8. cwiebelt
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    Vinegar????

    I have heard of Vinegar being used on foot wounds, and i am sure it has some effect. however there are more clinically appropiate products...
    Post by: cwiebelt, May 28, 2012 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  9. cwiebelt
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    diabetes and foot amputation

    i think it is best to try and preseve as much of the foot that is viable. i only the 1st toe has to go, then onlty take that. with profound...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  10. cwiebelt
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    EPC & Medicare.... :(

    The EPC plans are a good idea, porvide a service for clients who have chronic conditions and lets face it would not acess services iof they had to...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: Australia
  11. cwiebelt
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    Aircast walker or orthotic?

    Hi have have used air casts or off loading walkers of various types from time to time. but its not that simple, you have to know what you are...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. cwiebelt
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    Opsite - What is it used for?

    i have used it occasionally for diabetic neuropathy pain with mixed results i havent tused the opsite spray, but have used the opsite flexifix...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. cwiebelt
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    Orthotic foams

    if the issue is one of cushioning rather than functional control plastisote is very useful (as previously mentioned) however i agree it does have...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Oct 1, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. cwiebelt
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    Felt to offload ulcers

    yes i agree with the comments made I believe applying felt is a short term measure 6-8 weeks (as mentioned by catffoot thanks by the way) to...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Felt to offload ulcers

    I have a question re: felting to off load plantar foot ulcers, which is becoming more commonly used. does anyone have any evidence re its...
    Thread by: cwiebelt, Feb 23, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  16. cwiebelt
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    How Do I Protect Myself From a Noncompliant Patient?

    always document what you did or didnt do and why. your discussion with the patient and always keep their doctors ond or consultans informed of...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: Practice Management
  17. cwiebelt
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    Cam walkers and such, more efficacious in treatment of forefoot lesions than rearfoot?????

    does anyone use felting to offload the foot as well as using the Cam Walkers? i was just wondering if there is any relaible information on the...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  18. cwiebelt
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    Pricing for this years Australasian Podiatry Conference

    The confrence would be very nice to attend. But really the cost of it is out of my league sorry. obviously practing in the worng area the...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Conferences
  19. cwiebelt
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    after 20 years

    Hi, someone of your experience and ability will not have a problem with buliding up a practice. Exerience still counts, well at least I think...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Introductions
  20. cwiebelt
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    Cam walkers and such, more efficacious in treatment of forefoot lesions than rearfoot?????

    thats a good question! just thinking to where we use cam boots or simular. It has been mostly for lessions on the plantar forefoot or for...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  21. cwiebelt
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    Medicare letters to GPs

    OK doing medicare letters can be a bit of a pain at times, but i have to say i would writte back to a Gp as a matter of courtesy anyway. so whats...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: Australia
  22. cwiebelt
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    Post diabetic foot ulcer footwear

    yes i agree a moon boot a walker is very way to go or a crow if required. we generally progress patients form a tcc to a DH walker with a custom...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  23. cwiebelt
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    Post diabetic foot ulcer footwear

    I agree once you you healed the foot ulcer using a TCC or a RCW, what then? often the problems are only begining. We try to stage our...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  24. cwiebelt
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    Do you personally treat charcot feet?

    hello, we do manage Charcot joint destruction and chronic neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers with conservative management using diffing techniques...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    The best way to deal with inappropriate patient behavior

    i think you have to explain to the patient exactly how uncomfortable you feel regarding his comments. give him the benifit of doubt that he didnt...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Practice Management
  26. cwiebelt
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    Diabetic Foot Pearls of Wisdom

    There is usally a reason the client has a foot problem (actually probably several reasons) the common things i have found 1/poorly controlled...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  27. cwiebelt
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    Are you going to take the swine flu vaccine?

    had my swine flu jab 2 weeks ago had a soer arm for a couple of days but appart from that feel
    Post by: cwiebelt, Nov 9, 2009 in forum: Break Room
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    Palliative Podiatry?

    Hi Felicity, At the hospital i work in we also provide services to palliative care clients, yes a lot of this is basic nail care and callus...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  29. cwiebelt
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    Total contact cast and dialysis

    TCC can be very useful in managing/healing chronic foot wounds that fail to respond to regular wound care In particular Neuropathic ulcers where...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  30. cwiebelt
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    Involuted nail on very fleshy toes!

    I have also used silver nitrate on granulation tissue with good results. I am just wondering if some of this pain the client is experiencing isnt...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Foot Surgery
  31. cwiebelt
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    Electronic orthotics shoe

    nice idea, if there could a data recorder incorporated into this as well. that wold really be helpful to see how oftern they use their specific...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  32. cwiebelt
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    Where to have EVA orthotics fabricated?

    Hi, I use 10mm EVA for my soft devices. A lot of the materail is ground down in the manufacturing process. Hope this helps. Chris
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: Australia
  33. cwiebelt
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    Topic wanted for a talk

    hi there, what a fantasic oppurtunity to represent podiatry and educate the endocrinologist about the role of podiatry. well if you have a...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  34. cwiebelt
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    Where to have EVA orthotics fabricated?

    I have to agree if you feel confident enough I would really suggest you give it a go and fabricate your own EVA devices. OK there is a out lay...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Australia
  35. cwiebelt
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    Compression stockings

    I also agree with Carol and others The provision of compressive stocking seems so simple but there is more to it than one thinks. Check for PAD...
    Post by: cwiebelt, May 18, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. cwiebelt
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    Dressings and caring for necrotic toe

    I Rithcie, I tend t agree with the general theme of Betadine liquid applied to the affected toe. As perviously mentioned this helps protect...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  37. cwiebelt
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    Total contact cast

    Hi Richie, with regard to your question on the use of Air cast boots as an alternative to TCC. I think this is a valid option from my readings...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  38. cwiebelt
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    Total contact cast

    I also agree, I the right client Total Contact Casting can be highly effective. it is then very disapointing to see the ucler reoccur. What we...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  39. cwiebelt
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    Electronic monitoring of activity for diabetic foot ulcer prevention

    Hi I have oftern thought that some form of electrnic monitoring and recording of real time activity and use by the client would be really helpful...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  40. cwiebelt
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    Hallux IPJ offloading advice

    This can be a difficult one especially if there is hallux limitus/rigidus present. there is naturally a increased forces on the IPJ. I have had...
    Post by: cwiebelt, Jan 22, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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