Microfine toe caps: an innovative and cost-saving solution

Br J Community Nurs. 2015 Apr:Suppl:S30, S32, S34-6. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2015.20.Sup4.S30.

Abstract

This article discusses the use of Microfine toe caps (Haddenham, UK) for the treatment of digit swelling. It will discuss the indications and contraindications of the device and offers some case studies where toe caps have been used in clinical practice. The use of the Microfine toe cap offers an alternative to toe bandaging, has many different applications and can be safe and time-saving to apply when used appropriately following a full and holistic assessment.

Keywords: Chronic oedema; Compression; Toe bandaging; Toe swelling; Ulceration.

MeSH terms

  • Cost Savings
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / therapy*
  • Stockings, Compression* / economics
  • Toes*