<P>Clearly, total contact casts have been considered as the benchmark for offloading plantar neuropathic ulcers. The general idea behind the method, despite the many variations in its application, is a cast just below the knee that conforms to the anatomical contours of the patient with use of a little padding. The special fit of the cast material to the surface of the foot brings about an increase in the weightbearing surface area, which assists in distributing plantar pressure from one or ... Read this article | User's blog