The DARCO OrthoWedge is clinically proven to reduce weight bearing pressure on the forefoot which promotes faster healing after surgery, trauma or when forefoot wounds or ulcerations are present. 15˚ Wedge Sole effectively shifts body weight to the midfoot and heel. Reduces forefoot pressure by as much as 57%! Square Toe Design acts as a bumper to protect the toes when k-wires are present and provides better Left/Right fit. Ankle Strap seats foot firmly in shoe to reduce heel slippage and eliminate friction. Removable Forefoot Closure provides security while eliminating buckle pressure. Zoned Outsole has an aggressive tread under the mid-foot where traction is needed most. Removable Insole features twice the padding of standard insoles and can be modified as needed. Insole can be totally removed to accommodate DARCO’s innovative Peg Assist customizable off-loading insole.
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but does little else that is good for your body
I had metatarsal heads from toes 2,3,4, removed and my big toe grafted and a metal plate installed. I had 5 or 6 inch wires put through the tip of my toes deep into my foot (good thing under anaesthesia). I was given a wedged shoe to wear for 8 weeks of non-weight bearing, followed by 2 weeks of weight bearing on the heel. The shoe is well designed ergonomically to protect the front of the foot. That it does, but does little else that is good for your body. It is terribly unergonomic for the rest of the body. Since this shoe is a good 3 inches higher than the other shoe and slanted backwards, your entire body is askew. My knee of the leg that was wearing the shoe was damaged by hyperextension. My back hurt and my groin took a beating because of the awkwardness of the shoe and the angle in which I hobbled about when I was finally able to put pressure on the back of the foot. Another thing, anybody, especially an older man that is going to be on their backside for 8-10 weeks, buy a donut and ice your backside because your prostate is going to take a beating. As I said, the design of the shoe is clever for what it does, but terrible for the collateral damage it incurs. In a followup visit to the PA I mentioned that they should issue a 3 inch high shoe for the good leg. She said that they do have one but they don't mention it because people have to pay for it. Some consolation.
