Kammerlander G. Use of ALLEVYN^◊ Heel in the management of heel ulcers. Journal Of Wound Care Vol 12, NO 8 September 2003. 

Type of Study: Clinical Study

Type of Wound: Heel Pressure Ulcer 

Abstract
This small uncontrolled study examined the effectiveness of ALLEVYN^◊ Heel. Twenty-two patients were recruited: 13 with heel pressure ulcers, four with diabetic heel ulcers, four with arterial heel ulcers and one ‘other’. Patients were treated with ALLEVYN^◊ Heel for a mean of 47.2 days, and dressings were left in place for an average of 2.2 days before being changed.

• By the end of the treatment, 32% of the ulcers had completely or almost closed and a further 27% were showing evidence of granulation.
• Application was considered easy in 98% of instances.
• 91% of the patients reported that ALLEVYN^◊ Heel was comfortable to wear.