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Orthoses Reaction Force Guide

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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°