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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have an ulcer on my foot that is not healing. What should I do?

A: Healing can take many weeks, but the status of the ulcer after four weeks is generally a good prediction of final healing potential. So, if an ulcer has not shown progress towards healing after four weeks of care, you need a more aggressive approach. Ask your doctor or therapist about Circulator Boot treatment. There are over 40 clinics that use this method. The treatment process is non-surgical and is very cost effective for our health care system. An un-treated ulcer leads to a never-ending series of wound care sessions, doctor visits, surgical resections, hospital stays, prosthesis fittings and ongoing disability.


Q. Is this like other compression bags?

A: No Other compression systems, such as sequential compression, are primarily intended for treating fluid retention and edema. With the Circulator Boot, the compressions are timed to occur exactly at the heart inter-beat interval to increase blood flow.


Q. Will it work if there is an infection?

A: Yes You do not need to clear up the infection before using the Circulator Boot. The treatment will disperse medication such as antibiotics through the affected tissues.


Q. My doctor says I am a poor surgical risk. Can I still have Circulator Boot treatment?

A: Yes Poor blood flow, infection and certain cardiac problems that preclude surgery do not produce problems with Circulator Boot treatment. Deep-vein thrombosis is a contra-indication.


Q. I am facing an amputation of my big toe. Will it help to heal the incision?

A: Yes The resulting incision will need adequate blood circulation to heal properly. Otherwise, an incision often proves to be difficult to heal, resulting in further amputation. But why not focus on keeping the toe? Your foot functions best when it is intact. Removing the toe will make normal walking a challenge and likely lead to further amputations.


Q. What does Health Canada say?

A: The Circulator Boot was listed in 2001.


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