TraumaSim Foot Ulcer - Neuropathic

• Medically accurate neuropathic foot ulcer presentation: Well-defined wound profile reflecting the characteristic appearance of diabetic neuropathy-related pressure ulceration on the foot.
• Foot anatomy-specific format: 6 cm x 22.5 cm elongated profile suited to plantar surface, heel, and toe placement — the anatomical sites where neuropathic ulcers most commonly present.
• Develops ulcer aetiology differentiation skills: Neuropathic versus venous, arterial, and mixed — a clinically essential assessment distinction with direct management implications.
• Paired with three ulcer aetiology variants in the Clinical Wound Kit: Arterial, Venous, Mixed, and Neuropathic — the complete four-aetiology comparison set for structured wound differentiation education.
• Relevant to nursing, aged care, and community health programs: Neuropathic foot ulcers are among the most frequently encountered chronic wounds in Australian healthcare settings — particularly in diabetic patient populations.
• Self-adhesive silicone construction: Applies directly to skin or manikin surfaces without additional adhesives.
• Tapered edges: Blend naturally into the surrounding surface for seamless presentation.
• Durable and reusable: Washable construction designed for repeated clinical skills training use.
• 11 skin tones available: Commonly requested tones held in stock; others manufactured to order.

What injury does this simulate?
A neuropathic foot ulcer — a chronic wound developing in patients with impaired peripheral sensation, most commonly from diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The wound results from repeated undetected pressure, friction, and trauma to the foot, typically presenting as a well-defined, punched-out wound on plantar pressure points with callused surrounding tissue and absent patient-reported pain.

Why is neuropathic ulcer training specifically important?
Neuropathic foot ulcers are a major clinical concern in diabetic patient care — Australia has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in the developed world, and diabetic foot complications including neuropathic ulceration are a leading cause of hospitalisation and lower limb amputation. Nurses across aged care, community health, and hospital settings regularly encounter this wound type and need to accurately identify it, differentiate it from other ulcer aetiologies, and apply appropriate management — including offloading, wound care, and infection surveillance.

How does a neuropathic ulcer differ from other ulcer types clinically?
Neuropathic ulcers typically present on plantar pressure points, are well-defined with a punched-out appearance, are surrounded by callus, and occur in patients with absent or reduced foot sensation — often with no pain reported. Venous ulcers typically present on the medial gaiter area with irregular margins and surrounding skin changes. Arterial ulcers present on the distal foot with a pale wound base and significant pain. Mixed ulcers present with features of both arterial and venous disease. Accurate differentiation drives correct management decisions.

What training programs is this suited to?
Undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, enrolled nursing, wound care specialisation, aged care training, community health education, clinical simulation, and any program where chronic wound assessment and management is a curriculum element — particularly those serving healthcare providers working with diabetic or elderly patient populations.

Is this a wearable wound or a task trainer?
Neither. This is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic — applied to skin or manikin surfaces. It has no internal function or strapping system.

Does it include bleeding capacity?
No. This is a static wound prosthetic designed for clinical assessment and wound recognition training. Moulage materials can be applied to vary wound appearance across different stages of wound chronicity.

How do I apply it?
Peel and apply directly to clean, dry skin or a manikin surface. The self-adhesive backing holds without additional adhesive. Tapered edges blend naturally into the surrounding surface. The elongated format suits plantar surface and heel placement along the natural contour of the foot.

Is it reusable?
Yes. All TraumaSim silicone wounds are washable and reusable. Clean gently after each use, allow to dry fully, and store flat to maintain the adhesive backing between sessions.

What skin tones are available?
11 tones are available: 00 Porcelain, 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Olive, 04 Medium Olive, 05 Rosy, 06 Warm Rosy, 07 Warm Tan, 08 Tan, 09 Dark Tan, and 10 Dark. Tone 01 Light is held in standard stock. Other tones are manufactured to order — contact TacMed Australia before placing your order to confirm availability and lead times.

What are the dimensions and weight?
The prosthetic measures 6 cm x 22.5 cm x 0.4 cm and weighs 0.1 kg.

Can I purchase this as part of a kit?
Yes. The Foot Ulcer — Neuropathic is included in the TraumaSim Silicone Wound Kit — Clinical alongside the Arterial, Venous, and Mixed Leg Ulcer variants. Contact TacMed Australia for details on individual purchase and other kit configurations.