title: Sorbsan calcium alginate fibre dressings in footcare.
abstract: This report outlines the successful application of Sorbsan-calcium alginate fibre dressings in footcare. This biomaterial has been found in clinical trials to have quite outstanding merit and can be used for sinus drainage and in the treatment of fissures, hypergranulation tissue, interdigital maceration, heloma molle and other lesions. Sorbsan bonds with and aids natural healing scabs and effects drainage of moist sites thus assisting in creating an environment conducive to the healing process. Similar promise has been demonstrated for this material in ongoing trials in hospitals in Sunderland where Sorbsan has been used effectively in the treatment of diabetic and trophic ulcers.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000464:Alginates; D001458:Bandages; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000628:therapy; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000628:therapy; D014860:Warts / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D020723:Glucuronic Acid