Tampon hooks: High-quality podiatry instruments from HELLMUT RUCK

In podiatry and medical foot care professionals, various instruments have been used to treat nail problems. One of these tools is the tampon hook, which is used, for example, to treat ingrown toenails, which can be highly painful.

Ingrown toenails are a common podiatric problem that can be caused thanks to various factors, such as shoes that are too tight, incorrect nail care or injuries to the nail bed. An ingrown nail can cause pain, redness, swelling and even infection if not treated in time.

In addition to nail knives and nail lifters, tampon hooks are also used to correct the problem. After removing part of the ingrown nail, podiatrists and foot care professionals usually put in a tamponade. This procedure helps the inflammation to subside and ensures that the affected area soothes and heals more quickly. In addition, the sensitive, inflamed tissue is protected and relieved by reducing the pressure on the area.

Tamponade instruments are sought-after companions in the daily work life of podiatrists

A tamponade is in most cases made of an absorbent material such as cotton wool or gauze and is soaked in a suitable disinfectant. It is then applied to the affected area with the help of a tamponade instrument and subsequently secured.

For tamponading, tamponading hooks have proven particularly useful in the podiatric field: With you, this is a tool with a small steel hook at one or both ends, which passes over an ergonomically shaped handle. There are different types and sizes of tamponers, which can be selected by podiatrists and foot care professionals according to their intended use. The handle of the tool is usually non-slip to ensure precise and safe handling.

Professional tamponading using professional tamponading instruments

Before tamponading, the affected area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Then the tamponade hook is carefully inserted to place the tamponade. Once the hook is placed in the appropriate location, the tamponade is carefully wrapped around the hook. The hook can now be carefully pulled out while the tamponade remains in place and secured.

In order to be able to guarantee optimum disinfection of the podiatry hand tools, tamponade hooks, like other nail instruments for use in podiatry, are in most cases made of stainless steel. Adherence to strict hygiene standards is imperative in podiatric work to avoid infections. Accurate tamponading or the use of a tamponading hook require a certain degree of experience and dexterity in addition to medical expertise. Extremely inflamed tissue or a diabetic foot must be treated professionally in order to exclude further health risks. For this reason, professional podiatrists and foot care professionals should never be consulted for podiatric problems of any kind.

Nail instruments of the highest quality at HELLMUT RUCK

In addition to instruments for nail cleaning and care, as experts in podiatry, we also carry many other drills and tools that podiatrists need in their daily work life. These include tampon hooks, pliers and scissors, scalpel holders and blades, tweezers, files and rasps. For professional cleaning and disinfection of instruments, you will find hygienic consumables for instruments and surfaces of all kinds.

We will be happy to advise you if you should have any questions regarding the equipment of your podiatry practice or if you would like to find out about applicable hygiene regulations and routines. We not only offer podiatry supplies of the highest quality, but also professional advice and training concepts. With more than 90 years of experience in the field of podiatry, we are a competent partner for both newly trained and professionally experienced podiatrists and foot care professionals.