The present invention provides methods and an apparatus for treating patients having ulcerations of the lower foot, including patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy. The brace generally includes a pair of rigid shells, a fastening system for joining the shells together to form a unified brace and...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6228044?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6228044 - Methods and apparatus for treating plantar ulcerations
