Thread: Many diabetic foot amputations are preventable (AP) (Yahoo)
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:10 PM
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Default Many diabetic foot amputations are preventable (AP) (Yahoo)
AP - It costs $1,400 to cover the oozing sore on the diabetic's foot with a piece of artificial skin, helping it heal if patients keep pressure off that spot. So when Medicare paid for the treatment but not the extra $100 for a simple walking cast to protect it, an artificial skin maker last year started giving free casts to some needy patients.

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