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Frame Materials
Polypropylene
Subortholene
Carbon
EVA
Modifications
Posting
Forefoot Extensions
Pads & Cushions
Frame Modifications
Resources
Orthoses Reaction Force Guide
Impressions & Fabrications
Covering Materials
Rigidity Guide
Frame Materials
Polypropylene
Subortholene
Carbon
EVA
Modifications
Posting
Forefoot Extensions
Pads & Cushions
Frame Modifications
Resources
Orthoses Reaction Force Guide
Impressions & Fabrications
Covering Materials
Rigidity Guide
Function:
- Accommodates forefoot valgus
- Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
- Rigid forefoot valgus
- Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
- Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
- Positive Coleman Block test
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Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGMW: VG Met Wedge
VGMW-2G: VG Met Wedge 2°
VGMW-3G: VG Met Wedge 3°
VGMW-4G: VG Met Wedge 4°
VGMW-6G: VG Met Wedge 6°
Function:
- Accommodates forefoot valgus
- Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
- Rigid forefoot valgus
- Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
- Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
- Positive Coleman Block test
Hide/show illustrations
Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGMW: VG Met Wedge
VGMW-2G: VG Met Wedge 2°
VGMW-3G: VG Met Wedge 3°
VGMW-4G: VG Met Wedge 4°
VGMW-6G: VG Met Wedge 6°
Function:
- Accommodates forefoot valgus
- Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
- Rigid forefoot valgus
- Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
- Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
- Positive Coleman Block test
Hide/show illustrations
Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGMW: VG Met Wedge
VGMW-2G: VG Met Wedge 2°
VGMW-3G: VG Met Wedge 3°
VGMW-4G: VG Met Wedge 4°
VGMW-6G: VG Met Wedge 6°