Podiatrists have always trusted Hy-Tape for protecting wound dressings from outside moisture and the seal it provides on negative pressure dressings. Wounds and chronic skin ulcerations have an affect on millions of people costing the podiatrists and the medical industry millions of dollars. Along with the financial costs, inferior wound coverings and waterproof tape will lengthen […]
What is a bunion? Most people think a bunion is a bump on the side of the foot. In some respects, this is true; however, thinking of a bunion as just a bump minimizes the true nature of this serious orthopedic condition. A bunion is actually bone (and some soft tissue) jutting out from the […]
Whether taping a wound or sealing a negative pressure dressing, our waterproof, zinc-oxide based adhesive is strong where it needs to be yet gentle on skin. Hy-Tape won’t break down over time, so skin remains intact promoting faster healing and reducing infection. • Latex-free, zinc oxide adhesive is soothing & non-reactive • Thin & conforming […]
Negative-pressure wound therapy can be a remarkably powerful tool in in the treatment of complex wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers. The keys to success with negative-pressure wound therapy are patient selection, wound preparation, and device application. In this article, we review the mechanism of action and clinical applications of negative-pressure wound therapy laid out by […]
