Background

Decubitus ulcers can be a persistent and serious challenge, particularly in patients with diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy, stroke, and other conditions that impair circulation and sensation. These ulcers can result in prolonged healing times, infection,  reduced quality of life and amputation. Effective prevention and management strategies require interventions that reduce friction, shear forces, and pressure while promoting wound healing.

Challenge

Standard socks often exacerbate problems by causing friction and moisture buildup, which can further damage fragile skin. The ideal garment needs to prevent irritation, minimize shear forces in the skin, maintain comfort and fit, offer breathability, and control moisture. A therapeutic sock should also avoid causing additional trauma to the skin during use and removal.

Solution

Tamarack Protection Socks with GlideWear^TM Technology, recipient of the APMA Seal of Approval. The socks incorporate a dual-layer, low-friction fabric that significantly reduces friction against the skin and shear forces that lead to damage. The GlideWear Technology allows the sock’s inner and outer layers to move independently, reducing the shear forces that commonly lead to skin breakdown by 50% to 80%, protecting target areas from soft tissue damage. The socks are available in multiple styles, sizes, cuff lengths and are available in black or white.