Ulcer Solutions Blog

Ulcer Solutions Wins 1st Prize at InnovatorMD World Congress 2024 Startup Showcase

Current devices used for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries, i.e. bed sores, pressure ulcers, etc. for the lower extremity are almost universally "the boot" or some similar iteration.

Ulcer Solutions teamed up with Head to Foot Orthotics for an overview of Ulcer Solutions' line of products, including the Heel Keeler and the Ankle Keeper.

Dr. Finley created Ulcer Solutions because only 10% of my patients wore their traditional off-loading boots as directed. In addition, more than 35% of my patients refused to wear their boots at all due to bulkiness, discomfort, and mobility limitations.

Comparing Patient Adherence: Heel Keeper versus Traditional Heel Elevating Off-Loading Boot for Pressure Injury Prevention/Treatment

An anonymous survey was administered to attendees of seven wound care educational conferences to determine the willingness of wound care clinicians to recommend Ulcer Solutions’ new off-loading products, the Heel Keeper and Ankle Keeper, to their patients requiring heel and/or ankle off-loading.