Suitable for training purposes: Practise treatment techniques for nail correction systems on teaching models

Podiatry teaching models enable practice-oriented learning and practice using realistic nail replicas. They can be used to try out different treatment and therapy methods according to the respective diagnosis.

Teaching models have been used in podiatry primarily for educational and training purposes. They enable the learning and testing of certain treatment techniques and concepts, for example in the field of nail prosthetics. With the help of a training model, which is based on a deformed toenail, the accurate application of a nail correction brace can be practised, for example.

Brace correction (orthonyxia) is a proven method for the lasting and pain-free correction of a variety of problematic nail disorders. The techniques that are applied instead have been continuously developed over the decades. Nail correction systems have been used for more than 100 years yet, whereas simple methods were used in the beginning, today we should find numerous modern ways of correcting the growth of toenails and maintaining their health.

At RUCK, we offer you various podological correction aids of the highest quality, such as correction braces from the ORTOGRIP professional system or the GOLDSTADT professional series. Half or full nail correction systems can be used to treat curled toenails, for example. Different techniques for nail correction systems can be learned and practised on the teaching model before the technique is applied to the patient.

This provides with RUCK teaching models

Podiatry teaching models represent real-life nail structures and problems that podiatrists see with in everyday treatment. They serve as illustrations and are mainly used as convenient training and further education tools.

With you, they can be used for learning certain treatment techniques in the context of training workshops and for self-study with the help of corresponding training materials such as instructional films, which are available as videos at RUCK via QR codes.

• The greatest benefit of teaching models for nail correction systems with you is that they offer an error-friendly learning environment. Different podiatric treatment concepts and therapeutic measures can be tested without negative effects on real patients. Students can become familiar with the use of different podiatric instruments and drills without risking injury or infection to patients.
• Thanks to the practice on teaching models, techniques can be perfected and practitioners can train their individual skills. With continuous improvement, patient confidence can be increased when individual successful outcomes are optimised.
• Podiatric teaching models enable the constant repetition of certain techniques, which helps to ensure safe and success-oriented treatment. Different scenarios can be simulated on the teaching model, so that the treatment and experience spectrum of the practitioners is expanded in the long term. In this way, work with teaching models contributes to the consistency and improvement of treatments.

The convenient RUCK teaching model set contains everything needed for realistic brace teaching or self-study. Included are twelve different variations of nail models that require correction. Each of the twelve nail models is supplied in quintuplicate so that multiple training sessions can be held on how best to treat a particular nail problem. A matching teaching model holder, which can be attached to table tops up to 45 mm thick with the help of a screw clamp, is also included in the set.