Protecting Diabetic Feet

   Patients with diabetes now have two new options when it comes to protective footwear.

   The T1230 and T1220 are the latest additions to the Ambulator Stretcher footwear series manufactured by Aetrex Worldwide. The shoes provide comfort and protection for patients who are diabetic or arthritic, and the shoes can accommodate a variety of foot injuries or conditions, according to the company.

   Aetrex says the shoes feature high toe boxes, seamless spandex uppers and a removable depth of a half inch. The company adds that the T1230 and T1220 shoes are ultra lightweight and machine washable.

   Company: Aetrex Worldwide
   Products: T1230 and T1220
   For more info, circle 399 on your reader service card

Conceal As They Heal

   Are your patients looking for an option to conceal their onychomycosis while it heals?

   NovaNailRX^™ may offer a viable cosmetic option for these patients. The product, which is manufactured by Hathor Enterprises, Inc., is available in several attractive colors that can hide the nail condition as patients undergo treatment. The company says several new colors will be available next year.

   DPMs can dispense NovaNailRX from their offices. The company says doing so can provide about $30 per bottle of extra revenue to a practice. Purchases of the product come with Egyptian themed display racks, according to Hathor Enterprises.

   Company: Hathor Enterprises
   Product: NovaNailRX^™
   For more info, circle 400 on your reader service card

Gliding More Softly

   To avoid potentially serious complications, it is important for patients with diabetes to reduce friction and glide softly when they walk.

   The new GlideSoft^® Insole, designed for patients with diabetes, can not only help reduce friction and pressure, it may prevent ulcers and blisters, according to the manufacturer, Xilas Medical, Inc. In fact, two National Institutes of Health studies concluded that the insoles significantly reduce friction and ulcerations in high-risk diabetic patients, according to the company.

   The company says the insoles use low friction materials and elastic bands to reduce friction and pressure. In addition, GlideSoft also utilizes shear modulation technology to decrease friction on the bottom of the foot as patients walk.

   Company: Xilas Medical, Inc.
   Product: GlideSoft^® Insole
   For more info, circle 401 on your reader service card

No More Heel Pain For Runners?

   Plantar fasciitis is a common problem for runners but a new device may offer the promise of pain relief.

   One may want to consider the use of the new Plantar FXT^™, which is designed to relieve plantar fasciitis pain and provide a more comfortable alternative to a night splint, according to the manufacturer, Swede-O.

   The company says the device carefully stretches the plantar fascia to facilitate pain relief. Swede-O says runners can wear the device at night and while they are seated during the day.

   The patented Trixon^® lining of the Plantar FXT has reportedly been clinically proven to increase the subcutaneous skin temperature by 2º to 3º, according to the company.

   Company: Swede-O
   Product: Plantar FXT^™
   For more info, circle 402 on your reader service card

Custom Solution, Ample Reimbursement

   Looking for a custom brace that has multiple indications and healthy reimbursement?

   One may want to consider the Colorado Custom Brace from Rocky Mountain Orthotics Lab, Inc. The company says one may use the device for a variety of indications including ankle instability, tarsal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendinosis, Charcot or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

   The company also claims that Medicare will reimburse between $950 to $1,200 per device although it concedes that this amount varies by region. It adds that the casting kits for the brace are provided at no cost.

   Company: Rocky Mountain Orthotics Lab, Inc.
   Product: Colorado Custom Brace
   For more info, circle 403 on your reader service card