Foot Pathology Interventions

Hallux Rigidus intervention

Stiff sole with rocker toe, carbon orthotic insert

Rigid Mallet/Hammer/Claw toe intervention

Extra depth shoe, FO to redistribute pressure, surgery

Flexible Mallet/Hammer/Claw toe intervention

Splinting, stretching, massage, FO to redistribute pressure

Hallux Valgus intervention

FO: Proximal to met heads trimline, medial hindfoot posting

Dorsal Bunions intervention

FO designed to redistribute weight and unlock 1st MTP joint, metatarsal bar, rocker bottom

Inter-phalangeal sesamoids intervention

Surgery, FO to limit excessive ROM, soft top cover

Pinch Callous intervention

Trimming callus, FO to reduce over-pronation and re-establish MLA, proper width footwear

Acute Stress Fracture intervention

Immobilize with a CAM walker or post-op shoe

Chronic Stress Fracture intervention

FO to transfer weight from MT 2-4 to the first MT, lateral post, lateral heel wedge

Morton’s Neuroma intervention

Cortisone, FO with met pad, rocker, or met bar

Metatarsalgia intervention

FO with metatarsal pad

Tailor’s Bunion intervention

FO to re-establish proper loading of foot, shoe with proper width/heel height, surgery

Shin Splints (Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis) intervention

FO to re-establish mechanical advantage for the tibialis anterior and decrease force required to maintain arch, Taping

Accessory Navicular intervention

CAM boot, FO to support the MLA and move navicular laterally

Plantar Fasciitis intervention

FO with MLA support, soft heel cup

Heel Spur intervention

FO with MLA support to shorten the plantar fascia, soft heel cup

Sub-calcaneal Bursitis intervention

FO to redistribute weight from heel, soft top cover to cushion bursa, soft heel cup

Pes Planus intervention

Functional FO if flexible

Pes Cavus intervention

Redistribute pressure with intimate arch fit, soft top cover for shock absorption

Klenzak joint uses

Provides DF assist via spring

Bi-channel joint uses

Good for changing clinical presentation

Posterior spring: DF assist

Anterior spring: PF assist

Posterior pin: PF stop

Anterior pin: DF stop

FC2 Considerations

- DF/PF limitation
-26 degrees of float
-185 lb limit
-Self-aligning