title: Microfine toe caps: an innovative and cost-saving solution.
abstract: This article discusses the use of Microfine toe caps (Haddenham, UK) for the treatment of digit swelling. It will discuss the indications and contraindications of the device and offers some case studies where toe caps have been used in clinical practice. The use of the Microfine toe cap offers an alternative to toe bandaging, has many different applications and can be safe and time-saving to apply when used appropriately following a full and holistic assessment.
authors.affiliation: Macmillan Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trustx.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Elwell
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wigg
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000628:therapy*; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000191:economics; D014034:Toes
keywords: Chronic oedema; Compression; Toe bandaging; Toe swelling; Ulceration