DARCO OrthoWedge Off-loading Shoe

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.

Indications:

• Post Surgical healing.
• Forefoot trauma.
• Wounds or ulcerations present under metatarsal heads and toes.
• Any situation that requires a pressure off-load of the forefoot.
• Used postoperatively after procedures to correct hallux valgus, hammer toes/tailor's bunions.
• Forefoot ulcerations.

Features and Benefits:

• 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. The insole can be totally removed to accommodate DARCO’s innovative Peg Assist™ (PQ Series) customizable off-loading insole.
• 57% Reduction in Metatarsal Head Pressure.
• Peak Pressure drops from 19PSI to 8PSI.
• 75% Reduction in Great Toe Pressure.
• Peak Pressure drops from 17PSI to 4PSI.
• Additional toe cap available.

Compatible with:

• DARCO Peg Assist Insole.

Pressure and abrasion are the enemies of wound care, the OrthoWedge^® is designed to naturally reduce the number of steps taken by the patient while still allowing them to ambulate when necessary.

The OrthoWedge^® has been tested under fire in both clinical and real-world settings and continues to produce outstanding results. When forefoot off-loading is required to allow wounds/ulcerations under the metatarsal heads and toes to heal, nothing beats the OrthoWedge^®.