Prevention of Amputation in Diabetics

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Harris Mat: Down Surgical Inc., 655 73rd St., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Slippersock Foot Print: Obtainable from Brand, P., Ebner, J. D., U.S.P.H. Service Hospital, Carville, LA.

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Foot Cradle: Medical Plastics Laboratories, Gatesville, TX 75828. Spanco Heel Protector: Fred Sammons, Box 32, Brookfield, IL 60513. Span Aids. Span-America, Inc., Box 5231, Greenville, SC 29606.

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