Microfine glove and toe caps and their use in lymphoedema management

Author(s) Gail Close
Publication Date 2010-10-01

Lymphoedema garments have progressed in the last 10 years, so gone are the days when only one colour is available (that lovely beige!). How many patients would have to be persuaded to wear their compression hosiery in that desirable colour? Not just have the colours become more acceptable, so have the fabrics. There are a wide range of compression gloves available to the lymphoedema specialist to fit on the patient but that cannot be said of toe caps. The Microfine toe cap is the only one available as an off-the-shelf garment, and when the lymphoedema is deemed to be manageable in these garments, it offers an alternative to flat knit. The Microfine glove and Microfine toe cap are adaptable and can offer colour options and a fabric that is less bulky and fine. It also allows therapists to trim the length of each digit for a better fit without reducing compression. The author will present three case studies of patients that are using. Read More