New Products July 2016
A Gentler Wound Dressing
Podiatrists can treat a variety of wounds with a new dressing that patients can easily remove.
The Tielle™ Silicone Border Dressing combines Liqualock™ Advanced Absorption Technology with a soft silicone adhesive, according to the manufacturer Acelity. The company says this combination minimizes the risk of leakage and also allows gentle dressing removal.
Acelity notes the hydropolymer foam of Tielle locks fluid away, facilitates atraumatic removal in patients with fragile and sensitive skin, and minimizes the risk of maceration. The company adds that the dressing’s moist wound healing encourages natural debridement and that wear time is up to a week, depending on the condition of the wound and exudate levels.
Company: Acelity
Product: Tielle™ Silicone Border Dressing
For more info, visit www.acelity.com/products/tielle-silicone-border .
Airtight Plate Fixation
Emerging plate technology can help surgeons treat various sites in the lower extremity.
Airlock is available in Open/Close Wedge Plates, Lapidus Plates, MTP Plates and Utility Plates for the forefoot, according to the manufacturer Novastep. The Open/Close Wedge Plates are low profile and facilitate accurate placement with minimal incision or soft tissue compromise, notes the company. Available in various lengths, the plates are also compatible with locking or non-locking screws, have K-wire holes for provisional fixation, and have trial plates for exact fits.
Novastep says the Airlock MTP Plates are engineered for precise reduction, compression and locking in the treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint pathologies. The company notes that its plate configuration safeguards the optimal position for arthrodesis and placement of complementary fixation.
Company: Novastep
Product: Airlock
For more info, visit www.novastep-us.com/airlock/ .
A New Buddy For Longer Toes
Patients with longer toes and severe deformity can now get relief from discomfort.
The ToeBuddy® Long gently divides crooked toes with a new design, which features a longer, extended toe spacer that can separate digits more effectively, according to the manufacturer Pedifix. The device also features PediFix’s SmartGel® technology to soothe and soften skin.
PediFix notes the product is meant for patients with larger feet and more severe deformities. The company says the ToeBuddy Long is ideal for more severe first and second toe deformities.
Company: PediFix
Product: ToeBuddy® Long
For more info, visit www.pedifix.com/p-316-visco-gel-toebuddy-1033.aspx .
Freer Motion
An innovative ankle foot orthotic (AFO) features full customization.
The manufacturer DJO Global notes the Exos™ Free Motion Ankle is the first prefabricated AFO that one can fully customize to the patient. The company says the AFO functionally stabilizes the ankle-foot complex and addresses bony abnormality, chronic instability and post-trauma rehabilitation.
Podiatrists can customize the fit in 30 seconds, according to DJO Global. The company adds that other features of the device include low friction ankle shields to facilitate maximum comfort and an open heel design that makes interface with the shoe easier.
Company: DJO Global
Product: Exos™ Free Motion Ankle
For more info, visit www.djoglobal.com/products/exos/exos-free-motion-ankle .
