Toe bandaging to prevent and manage oedema.
Toe oedema is more commonly associated with lymphoedema but is frequently seen in patients with venous hypertension. In the long-term it leads to toe deformity and it is essential that the problem is managed. Brenda King outlines how to apply toe bandages and the long-term management once the problem is resolved.
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Brenda
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Sheffield PCT.
D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries*