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2001 ACCOMMODATION
1/8" Korex extension blended into distal aspect of orthosis and extending to sulcus. U-shaped cutout will accommodate areas marked on the cast.
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HEEL CUSHION
Cushioning applied and blended in heel area of orthosis prior to applying topcover.
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ARCH FILL
Pro-Lite arch fill applied to plantar aspect of orthosis.
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HEEL CUSHION WITH CENTER ACCOMMODATION
Cushioning applied and blended in heel area of orthosis – with center pocketing or to markings – prior to topcover application.
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HORSESHOE HEEL CUSHION
U-shaped cushioning cutout applied and blended in heel area of orthosis prior to topcover application.
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HEEL LIFT
Following rearfoot post application, Korex added in incremental layers of 1/16". Heel cap materials not included in measurements.
MEASURING A HEEL LIFT: Measure 1/4" from distal medial aspect of post. On valgus rearfoot post: measure from lateral side of post.
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METATARSAL PAD
Standard placement: just proximal to metatarsal heads, centered proximal to 2nd, 3rd and 4th, extending 1/4" over distal aspect of orthosis. Most commonly used are: #22, #40 and #351.
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POCKETING
Circular pocket applied “as marked on cast” on extension material prior to topcover application.
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MORTON’S EXTENSION
1/8" Korex blended into distal aspect of orthosis, extending under 1st metatarsal head to sulcus.
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REARFOOT POST
Lab standard: Crepe post with 4° of inversion and 4° of motion.
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EXTENSIONS
Cushion and provide shock absorption.
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