Morton's to toes
Function:
- Immobilizes the 1st MTP joint
- Decreases dorsiflexion force at the 1st MTP joint and interphalangeal joint
Clinical Indication:
- Hallux rigidus
- 2nd met head pathology (unskived modification)
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- 1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis or trauma
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A Morton’s extension is a semi-rigid to very rigid (45-75 Shore A) EVA extension that begins at the superior distal edge of the orthotic frame, terminates just distal to the toes and is placed beneath the entire hallux. Its lateral border does not extend past the 1st interspace, and the lateral edge can be left unskived upon request.
*CLINICAL PEARL
The ‘unskived’ request provides an immediate difference in elevation between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal heads that can also effectively treat 2nd metatarsal head pathology.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
CAST-ME-TL: Modify FF - Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-PP-TL: Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-1p5-TL-S:1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-1p5-TL-U: 1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-3p0-TL-S: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-3p0-TL-U: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-4p5-TL-S: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-4p5-TL-U: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
Function:
- Immobilizes the 1st MTP joint
- Decreases dorsiflexion force at the 1st MTP joint and interphalangeal joint
Clinical Indication:
- Hallux rigidus
- 2nd met head pathology (unskived modification)
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- 1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis or trauma
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About:
A Morton’s extension is a semi-rigid to very rigid (45-75 Shore A) EVA extension that begins at the superior distal edge of the orthotic frame, terminates just distal to the toes and is placed beneath the entire hallux. Its lateral border does not extend past the 1st interspace, and the lateral edge can be left unskived upon request.
*CLINICAL PEARL
The ‘unskived’ request provides an immediate difference in elevation between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal heads that can also effectively treat 2nd metatarsal head pathology.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
CAST-ME-TL: Modify FF - Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-PP-TL: Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-1p5-TL-S:1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-1p5-TL-U: 1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-3p0-TL-S: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-3p0-TL-U: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-4p5-TL-S: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-4p5-TL-U: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
Function:
- Immobilizes the 1st MTP joint
- Decreases dorsiflexion force at the 1st MTP joint and interphalangeal joint
Clinical Indication:
- Hallux rigidus
- 2nd met head pathology (unskived modification)
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- 1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis or trauma
Hide/show illustrations
About:
A Morton’s extension is a semi-rigid to very rigid (45-75 Shore A) EVA extension that begins at the superior distal edge of the orthotic frame, terminates just distal to the toes and is placed beneath the entire hallux. Its lateral border does not extend past the 1st interspace, and the lateral edge can be left unskived upon request.
*CLINICAL PEARL
The ‘unskived’ request provides an immediate difference in elevation between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal heads that can also effectively treat 2nd metatarsal head pathology.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
CAST-ME-TL: Modify FF - Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-PP-TL: Rigid Morton's Extension to Toes
ME-1p5-TL-S:1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-1p5-TL-U: 1.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-3p0-TL-S: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-3p0-TL-U: 3mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived
ME-4p5-TL-S: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Skived
ME-4p5-TL-U: 4.5mm Morton's Ext to Toes Unskived