Offloading boots provide pressure redistribution for patients that are at-risk for diabetic foot conditions.

Historically, a common approach to floating a patient’s heels has been to place pillows under the lower leg and position them so there is no pressure on the Achilles tendon and the heel. Unfortunately, this method has always had a frequent problem.

After positioning the patient, the chances that they’ll remain perfectly still once you’re gone are very low since patients naturally move and reposition themselves for comfort. Repositioning can often leave your patients vulnerable to the forces of friction, shear and pressure on their heel.

This is where Heel Offloading Boots come into play, providing the support and pressure redistribution that patients need!

Different types of heel offloading boots meet different needs for your patient population:

PRIMOBoot

PrimoBoot is the patented elite offloading heel protector in the healthcare market today, providing the ultimate protection against heel pressure injuries and foot drop and featuring an internal foam wedge to maintain heel offloading. The interior, soft micro-suede fabric coupled with high sides wrap around the leg to maintain correct foot placement, with an adjustable “Y” strap that keeps the foot at a 90-degree angle to prevent foot drop. Two wide tube holes on each side of the PrimoBoot allow for routing pressure-causing SCD tubes away from the skin and durable outer fabric repels fluid and slides easily to prevent skin shearing. The boot can be wiped down with disinfectant wipes and are machine washable. PrimoBoot is available in a variety of sizes to accommodate for different calf measurements. An optional anti-rotational wedge is available to aid in the prevention of internal/external rotation of the leg.

HeelCheck Boot

HeelCheck boots distribute the weight of the heel to the calf area to protect against heel pressure injuries and are designed with plantar panels that open to assess the skin, check pulses, and cool the foot. The durable outer fabric repels fluid and slides easily to prevent skin shearing and the interior, soft micro-suede fabric coupled with high sides wrap the leg to maintain correct foot placement. An internal tapered foam wedge combined with soft pillow fiber consistently floats the heel and can be wiped down with disinfectant wipes. An optional anti-rotational wedge is also available to aid in the prevention of internal and external rotation of the leg.

HeelShield Boot

HeelShield boots are filled with top-quality soft hollow-core fiber instead of a foam wedge and have a wide base to keep the patient’s heel offloaded while accommodating for their calf. The interior, soft micro-suede fabric is coupled with high sides wrap around the leg to maintain correct foot placement. HeelShield is made of breathable outer fabric that repels fluid and slides easily to prevent skin shearing and the adjustable “Y” strap keeps the foot at a 90-degree angle to prevent foot drop. HeelShield is also offered in a variety of different calf measurements and comes with an optional anti-rotational wedge is available to aid in the prevention of internal/external rotation of the leg.

Guardian Heel Protectors

Not every patient needs offloading and can benefit from some simple pressure reduction! Guardian Heel Protectors are fiber-filled foot pillows that reduce pressure on the heel and has a universal design that accommodates most patients. These heel protectors are a cost-effective treatment to reduce the risk for pressure sores due to illness, trauma, or immobility. The outer fabric is durable, repels fluid, and slides easily across sheets, and the inner fabric also wicks moisture and repels fluid. These heel protectors are machine-washable and are dryer-safe, and are available in two lengths: Standard and Mid-Calf.

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