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COF Diabetic & Therapeutic Footwear Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary goal of therapeutic footwear for diabetic patients?

    Answer: Reduce pressure points and prevent ulceration

    Therapeutic footwear for diabetic patients is primarily designed to redistribute plantar pressure and prevent skin breakdown and ulceration.

  2. Which shoe depth is most commonly recommended for diabetic patients with foot deformities?

    Answer: Extra depth

    Extra-depth shoes provide additional room to accommodate custom insoles and foot deformities without creating pressure points.

  3. Which Medicare program covers therapeutic footwear for qualifying diabetic patients?

    Answer: Medicare Part B — Therapeutic Shoe Bill (Section 4149)

    The Therapeutic Shoe Bill under Medicare Part B allows qualifying diabetic patients to receive one pair of extra-depth shoes and three pairs of custom inserts per year.

  4. A diabetic patient presents with a Grade 2 Wagner ulcer. What orthotic intervention is most appropriate?

    Answer: Total contact insert

    A total contact insert distributes pressure evenly across the entire plantar surface to offload the ulcerated area and promote healing.

  5. Which shoe feature is MOST important for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

    Answer: Seamless interior lining

    Seamless interior linings prevent friction and pressure points that a neuropathic patient cannot feel, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.

  6. What is the recommended maximum heel height for diabetic therapeutic footwear?

    Answer: ¾ inch

    Diabetic therapeutic footwear should have a heel height no greater than ¾ inch to maintain proper foot alignment and minimize forefoot pressure.

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