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US 2010/0249686 A1Published application
Orthotic device and method of use
OwnerMichael James. Rushtoninventor
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Abstract
An orthotic apparatus positioned on the top of the forefoot that aligns and locks the first metatarsal in a plantarflexed position. A compressible orthotic pad positioned on the forefoot directly over the first metatarsal. When pressure is applied to the orthotic pad, the first metatarsal is forced down, unlocking the first metatarsal phalangeal joint and eliminating functional hallux limitus.
Claims18
A foot orthotic device comprising:
- a pad;
- the pad being positioned on the foot directly over the first metatarsal bone;
- the pad providing a means to depress the first metatarsal head.
A method for stabilizing the forefoot comprising:
- providing a pad;
- placing the pad over the first metatarsal bone;
- compressing the pad;
- pad providing a means to lower the first metatarsal head.
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