A Retrospective Study on the Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Edema of the Lower Limb in 14 Patients Following Intramedullary Nailing for Femoral Shaft Fracture.

BACKGROUND Kinesiology tape indications of use include pain mitigation, neurosensory input, and promotion of circulation. Current evidence suggests that residual functional limitations following intramedullary nailing of the femoral shaft may be due to soft tissue injury and compromise. This retrospective study from a single center aimed to compare the effects of kinesiology taping on edema of the lower limb in 14 patients following intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fracture.

Offloading difficult wounds and conditions in diabetic patient.

Wounds in the diabetic population represent a significant medical and economic burden. Early recognition and prompt management can facilitate healing of these wounds. The scope of potential interventions includes debridement, infection control, offloading, protective dressings, active dressings (such as growth factors and living skin constructs), revascularization, proper nutrition, and patient education, If foot pressures are to be reduced, healing to progress, and prevention of ulceration to be a realistic goal, offloading is imperative.