Orthotic lab MF-HIGH: MF-LOW: MF-MED:
- PRONATION CORRECTIONS -
Midfoot: Medial Flange
Medial frame flange
Function:
Pronation correction
Medial stabilization of 1st ray and calcaneus
Adds rigidity and strength to frame
Clinical Indication:
Extreme overpronation
Severe pes planus
Collapsed talonavicular joint
Posterior tibial tendonitis
Orthotic Lab Codes:
MF-HIGH: High Medial Flange
MF-LOW: Lower Medial Flange
MF-MED: Medium Medial Flange
ABOUT
A medial flange is a curved increase in the height of the frame superiorly on the medial side of the orthotic. It begins at the medial mid-calcaneus (distal rearfoot) and extends distally with the curvature increasing in height to the apex near the navicular tuberosity, and then decreasing in height to terminate along the first metatarsal shaft. The height of the flange can be modified at the practitioner’s discretion.
Note: This modification adds bulk to a device, so it is recommended a patient uses proper shoe gear to accommodate.
The Clinical Guide topics:
Foot Impression Methods
Lab Fabrication Methods
Materials
Pronation Corrections
Supination Corrections
Extensions
Offloading Pads & Cushions
FOREFOOT:
Metatarsal Balance
Metatarsal Punch
Metatarsal Pad 2-4
Metatarsal Bar 1-5
Dancer’s Pad
MIDFOOT:
Cuboid Offload
REARFOOT:
Heel Cushion
Heel Spur Pad
DEVICE CUSHION LENGTH:
Myolite Layer
Plastazote Layer
Frame Modifications
- PRONATION CORRECTIONS -
Midfoot: Medial Flange
Orthotic lab MF-HIGH: MF-LOW: MF-MED:
Medial frame flange
Function:
Pronation correction
Medial stabilization of 1st ray and calcaneus
Adds rigidity and strength to frame
Clinical Indication:
Extreme overpronation
Severe pes planus
Collapsed talonavicular joint
Posterior tibial tendonitis
Orthotic Lab Codes:
MF-HIGH: High Medial Flange
MF-LOW: Lower Medial Flange
MF-MED: Medium Medial Flange
ABOUT
A medial flange is a curved increase in the height of the frame superiorly on the medial side of the orthotic. It begins at the medial mid-calcaneus (distal rearfoot) and extends distally with the curvature increasing in height to the apex near the navicular tuberosity, and then decreasing in height to terminate along the first metatarsal shaft. The height of the flange can be modified at the practitioner’s discretion.
Note: This modification adds bulk to a device, so it is recommended a patient uses proper shoe gear to accommodate.