Orthotic devices
AssigneeGeorgetown University
InventorPaul H. Wang
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Abstract
The present invention relates to orthotic devices and footwear. In particular, the present invention relates to orthotic devices comprising a wedge configured to be placed beneath a forefoot.
Claims18
An orthotic device comprising a wedge configured to be placed beneath a forefoot, wherein said wedge comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface, a rear surface, wherein the gradient between said upper surface and said lower surface comprises an angle increasing from the outside surface of said wedge to the inside surface of said wedge.
A kit for using an orthotic device comprising a wedge configured to be placed beneath a forefoot and instructions for using said wedge.
A method for treating forefoot varus comprising:
- identifying a subject in need thereof;
- adapting a wedge configured to be placed beneath a forefoot to fit within a shoe of said subject;
- and
- inserting said wedge into said shoe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.