In order to practice your profession as a chiropodist/podiatrist according to the rules of the art, it is crucial to equip yourself with the right equipment, and in particular, quality blades. Podialux, a preferred partner in chiropody/podiatry equipment, explains which scalpel blades to choose as a chiropodist/podiatrist in France.
Choose your surgical blades for the medical field with care
The profession of chiropodist/podiatrist involves performing care and treatments on the feet, toes, and nails using appropriate equipment. Among the many instruments you need for your podiatric care, blades allow you to remove callous tissues and corns, for example.
It is therefore essential to carefully choose your surgical blades for chiropody/podiatry, based on their ability to properly perform these care and treatments.
What blades do you need for chiropody and podiatry?
In the practice of your profession, you first need to equip yourself with specific handles on which to attach your blades, namely numbers 3 and 4.
Then, you must have blades compatible with these handles, which vary according to their use and are distinguished between sterile and non-sterile. Sterile blades are particularly recommended for patients considered "at risk," such as those with diabetes or cancer.
Finally, you need to have small blades, suitable for toe care, and large blades, suitable for treating the heel of the foot.
Here are the main types of scalpel blades you will need to perform your podiatric treatments:
- Number 6: This chiropody/podiatry scalpel blade has a slightly curved cutting surface, allowing for great precision. It is ideal for removing corns, for example.
- Number 10: This scalpel blade safely removes hyperkeratosis thanks to its curved cutting edge.
- Number 11: This is a longer blade, with a cutting edge on the hypotenuse, offering great precision when working on soft tissues.
- Number 15: This chiropody/podiatry scalpel has a blade with a sharp, curved edge, ideal for removing calluses, corns, or hard skin and working on specific areas of the foot.
- Numbers 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24: With their curved cutting edges and larger sizes, these chiropody/podiatry scalpel blades allow for the removal of hyperkeratosis over a larger area of the foot.
These blades should not be confused with gouge blades which, although they bear the same numbers, are not used for the same reasons.
Questions about surgical scalpel blades in France?
The Podialux team shares its expertise in surgical blades intended for chiropody and chiropody/podiatry. You will also find all the equipment for your care on our online store. For any inquiries, contact us by phone or via our online form.
