Medical Devices

Support stockings, known in technical jargon as compression stockings, can alleviate these ailments and represent an important treatment option.

The deep electrode is used for surgery in the brain in the case of epilepsy. This procedure involves temporarily implanting a thin and flexible rod with multiple electrodes in the deep areas below the cerebral cortex

The thermal probe is a medical aid for sclerotherapy of peripheral nerves. During this process, the tip of the probe is heated in a controlled manner. The procedure is usually carried out on an outpatient basis under sterile conditions; the main indication is chronic

The supination wedge is an orthopedic component that is used in shoe and insole technology and turns the foot outwards around its longitudinal axis. The wedge weakens pronation positions of the foot and leads to supination. To the

A cardiac catheter for right heart catheter examinations is known as the Swan-Ganz catheter, which in addition to measuring pressure also determines the cardiac output. The balloon catheter is inserted into the right ventricle and the artery via a central nervous access

As soon as a woman reaches childbearing age, female menstruation begins and only ends again with menopause, which for most women begins around the third third of their life. Meanwhile, most women attach increased importance

A transuctan pacemaker is used externally, i.e. outside the body. It is connected to so-called stimulation electrodes, which stimulate the heart for a limited time. This pacemaker is only used in an emergency or prophylactic

Seniors know about the problems associated with going to the toilet every day. It is difficult to get up from low toilets. A raised toilet seat is suitable for them.

A stair lift enables people who are restricted in their movement to be lifted up or down the stairs.

A watch glass bandage is a special bandage for the eye. It is used for infections and after operations. In contrast to other eye dressings, a watch glass dressing retains at least some of the ability to see.

In hospitals, care facilities or in private households, drinking cups are a valuable everyday aid. Drinking aids such as nasal cups, dysphagia cups and beak cups make drinking much easier and support people with physical restrictions

Hearing aids are what experts call acoustic aids or medical devices that are used to compensate for partial hearing loss in people. As this also increases the social inclusion of the hearing impaired, wear

Waxing is a method of removing body hair using hot or cold wax. The hair is not only removed superficially, but pulled out with the root. In contrast to a normal shave, hair grows more slowly

The toothbrush is a basic and traditional tool with which an intensive mechanical care of the teeth can be realized. When using the toothbrush, however, there is a lot to consider.

Dental implants are artificially produced tooth roots. They are reminiscent of the shape of a dowel and are inserted directly into toothless sections of the jawbone. Above this anchored implant body there is a neck part on the one implant crown

Toothpaste is generally used to clean teeth. This can also be done without toothpaste. In addition, the teeth can be fluorinated with toothpaste or the gums can be treated with a longer massage with a toothbrush

The dental floss is gaining influence in Germany. The reason is simple: flossing is a cost effective and easy way to protect teeth. It only takes a few minutes a day to maintain it, but its benefits are priceless.

Dressing material is needed to treat wounds of all kinds. There are a large number of types that serve to provide the best possible care for a wide variety of injuries so that they can heal quickly.

If individual teeth are missing in the jaw, the other teeth can shift and change the static bite. There are different dental treatments available to prevent this from happening. One is making a bridge.

The application of heat is one of the oldest therapies in medicine. That is why one speaks of healing heat. It improves blood circulation, relieves pain, makes collagenous connective tissue more flexible and reduces the viscosity of the synovial fluid