<unk>  is contraindicated in the presence of untreated infection or osteomyelitis and in patients with severe peripheral arterial disease. It should be used with caution in deep or heavily draining wounds and in ataxic, blind or severely obese patients. Patient compliance is also necessary to minimize complications. Patients may require assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and sleeping. A<unk>  may also interfere with the operation of a motor vehicle, and patients should be counseled not to drive if the cast is on the right leg. Moreover, any advanced wound-healing adjunctive therapies that require daily applications may not be suitable for use with patients using a non removable device, such as the<unk> . In addition,<unk>  may cause or exacerbate deformed toenails, ischemia, fungal infection, dermatitis, and claustrophobia. In situations requiring prolonged<unk> , joint rigidity and muscular atrophy have been documented. The patient should also be advised that certain designs of<unk> s might exacerbate postural instability. Overall, clinical evidence strongly supports the use of<unk>  in the treatment of DFUs, and the high efficacy of<unk>  comes with low risk of major complications.<unk>  should therefore continue to be the gold standard for the treatment of DFUs.
Total contact casting
Vacuum splint
Auricular splint
Heel lift
Traction splint
Pressure immobilisation technique
Military brace
Mustard plaster