How to choose shoes for work in surgery
The successful performance of surgical operations depends not only on the professional qualifications of the doctor, but also on the quality of the tools and equipment used, including special footwear.
When choosing shoes for surgeons, you need to be especially careful. This is due to the fact that the profession involves standing on your feet for a long time in one position. If you make a mistake with the choice, increased fatigue may appear at the end of the day, and in the future you may get various diseases related to both the musculoskeletal system and the circulatory system.
How shoes affect the work of a surgeon
Orthopedic footwear for surgeons is a real necessity, since the static position during the operation can lead to various problems with the health of the feet. In cavity surgery, the average duration of the operation is 2-3 hours, while open-heart operations can last up to 6-8 hours.
And this is a very serious load on the feet. In addition, wearing shoe covers creates a greenhouse effect, preventing air from reaching the skin of the feet and evaporating accumulated moisture. These factors can lead to deformation of the foot, overstrain of tendons, fungal diseases and other problems.
Before buying surgical shoes, you need to make sure that they correspond to the working conditions. While walking, the foot independently improves ventilation, while the static position slows it down. If the size of the surgeon's foot is 42, then during a 4-hour operation, about 10-12 g of moisture can accumulate, which creates a favorable environment for the development of inflammatory processes and the reproduction of fungi.
Features of choosing shoes for surgeons:
- The sole should be without heels, and it is better to choose orthopedic insoles to ensure comfortable wearing for a long time without feeling tired.
- According to the temperature in the room, surgical shoes should have ventilation holes to avoid sweating of the feet.
- It is also important that the sole does not slide on the floor.
- The color does not matter, but as a rule, surgeons use white shoes.
The main requirements for surgical footwear:
- Ventilation and stability. Since the sweat glands are concentrated mainly in the front part of the foot, it is in this projection that there should be enough perforations for the dispersion of sweat. The average hole diameter is 1.5-2 mm, the pitch is 5-6 mm.
To ensure ventilation, they should consist of several moisture-absorbing layers, have antibacterial properties and dry quickly after removing the shoes. - Good resistance properties. So much so that the sole must cushion and support the plantar area of the foot, evenly distribute the pressure, preventing local overloads and painful sensations. Orthopedic elements are used for this purpose - profiled solitaires made of thermoplastic materials. Adapting to the shape of the foot, they fit it in the lateral and lower projection, support it in areas of overload.
- Comfortable fit and elasticity. A wide and round nose will ensure a comfortable foot fit for a long time. In addition, the sole should be flexible and non-slip.
Materials for shoes, selected for mobility, predominate.
Modern medical surgical footwear is produced taking into account all the peculiarities of the profession. It is strong, reliable and convenient. However, it should be borne in mind that the individual characteristics of a person and the structure of his legs cannot be adjusted to certain standards. Unfortunately, manufacturers cannot create models for all foot types and shapes.
Therefore, now surgical shoes are made of such materials, which after some time begin to undergo deformation, taking the shape of the owner's feet. As a result, comfortable wearing during the day is ensured. Only the service life is significantly reduced. If you take into account that it is worn only for a short time and worn only indoors, then this should not be considered a disadvantage.
It should also be taken into account that shoes for surgeons should be made of natural materials to ensure normal ventilation and prevent fungal diseases.
In the LVB online store, you can find a large selection of models made of leather, nubuck, suede and textiles, among which you can find the ideal shoes for every doctor.
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