Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
Demand for personal protective equipment, especially face masks, has spiked over fears regarding COVID-19, leading to concerns over the supplies available to health-care organizations.
The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.
Blisters and plantar fasciitis are just two of the signs that one’s sneakers may be doing more harm than good.
Editor’s note: APMA provides a colorful guide for patients and the public on choosing the correct sneakers for different sports at www.apma.org/sportspecific.
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
