The following two cases were provided by Dr. Filip and Dr. Preske for patients treated at the Bryn Mawr Endocrine and Diabetes Center, near Philadelphia.

Leg at Risk after Two Vascular Procedures Saved by Boot Therapy

This lady had persistent foot pain after a femoral-popliteal bypass procedure. Her vascular surgeon then attempted to bring arterial flow to her midfoot. The distal incisions became infected and she returned to the operating room for an incision and drainage procedure. She continued to have pain and swelling in her foot. The right second toe became discolored and part became black. Her cardiologist consulted Dr. Preske who recommended boot therapy. With boot therapy and local antibiotics, her foot, including an area of osteomyelitis, healed completely.

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Distal Foot Breakdown after Surgery                                   Healed with Circulator Boot Therapy
in an Ischemic Foot

Small Ulcer Resistant to Standard Care over Two years Cured with Boot

This diabetic lady had undergone therapy for two years in an attempt to cure her plantar ulcer. The ulcer persisted in spite of multiple debridements, skin grafting and both intravenous and oral antibiotics. She was booted daily from May 4th to May 24th and then three times a week until she was healed and discharged on July 10th. She returned for a follow-up picture on August 2^nd.

The foot appears slightly  reddened and, especially on the heel, dry.  A faint imprint of her bandage is seen along with some residual adhesive  material.

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A small intracutaneous red spot remained at the site of the ulcer on follow-up.  The skin overall appears pink, clean and well hydrated.

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