Nail fold padding for podiatry and foot health

Just like nail correction braces, nail fold tampons are everyday essentials in chiropody and podiatry practices. Whether as mechanical support for the gentle expansion of the nail folds or as protection against adhesives or UV gel: these versatile tampons make the work on the toes more comfortable – both for you as a chiropodist or podiatrist and for your patients.

Gentle tamponade for stressed toes

Whether for thorough cleaning of the nail fold in cases of irritation and inflammation or for the treatment of ingrown toenails – tamponading is as much a part of podiatry as sterile wound care is of general medicine. To cater to the individual characteristics of each nail, nail fold tamponades are available in various thicknesses.

If you are still unsure which nail fold tamponade is best suited to which application, we recommend investing in convenient trial sets. These contain Copoline nail fold tamponade in two different thicknesses. Besides the thin version, the medium version is also included. This means you can tamponade the nail fold individually and make the treatment as comfortable as possible for your patients.

When is the nail fold tamponade used?

Optimum treatment hygiene is especially important in the daily work life of chiropodists and podiatrists. Padding protects the toe from contact with special adhesives and other substances that may irritate the skin. It is particularly important not to introduce contaminants to the wound if the nail fold is already irritated or inflamed.

In addition, precisely tailored dressing material is used to gently expand the nail fold. Particularly when applying classic nail correction braces with wire elements, tamponades protect the sensitive nail fold from possible injury. Nail fold tamponades are also suitable for applying soothing tinctures or balms to the stressed areas of skin.

What other function do nail fold tampons have?

As a soft protective layer, nail fold tampons protect the sensitive nail fold from mechanical irritation – thanks to their ability to protect the nail fold from mechanical irritation, they can also repair ingrown nails or sharp nail edges. Find out what else they can do here:

• Nail fold pads allow the toenail to grow back without causing discomfort.
• They protect against friction.
• They reinforce the leverage effect of nail braces.
• They widen the nail fold in cases of claw or ingrown nails.
• They function as hygienic carriers for tinctures and balms.
• They relieve pressure on the nail fold, then alleviate pain caused by irritation or inflammation.

How to perform correct tamponading of the nail fold: Here’s how

Correct tamponading of the nail fold ensures successful outcomes when using nail correction braces. With these step-by-step instructions, it’s easy to do:

• Set a pre-pad to stretch the nail folds. You can moisten this with peclavus PODOmed Pre-treatment Tincture to soften hardened areas of skin.
• Then remove the pre-pad and replace it with a clean intermediate pad, thanks to which the pre-pad can be removed. This protects the nail folds from adhesive residue and makes it easier to secure the brace after application.
• Use the final pad to secure the ends of the brace. To soothe the nail folds and aid healing, you can soak the nail fold tamponade with peclavus PODOmed Aftercare Tincture or AntiMYX Tincture.

Toe tamponades: Suitable accessories and instruments

To cut the nail fold tamponades to size and perform their application with precision and care, you will need professional accessories and high-quality nail correction instruments. These convenient stainless steel companions are indispensable:

• Double-sided nail fold instrument: For all works relating to Nail fold tamponade.
• Double-sided nail fold instrument: For removing adhesive residue, applying and removing balm, and tamponading.
• Hollow chisel blade holder in the shape of a medical scalpel for easy and comfortable handling.

Good to know: The use of rotating instruments such as fissure burs, diamond burs, and polishers is, of course, also possible, but requires the necessary experience.