ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / ANTI-SUPINATION CORRECTIONS
Forefoot: Valgus Metatarsal Wedge
Function:
Accommodates forefoot valgus
Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
Rigid forefoot valgus
Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
Positive Coleman Block test
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGMW: VG Met Wedge
VGMW-2G: VG Met Wedge 2°
VGMW-3G: VG Met Wedge 3°
VGMW-4G: VG Met Wedge 4°
VGMW-6G: VG Met Wedge 6°
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Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.
ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / ANTI-SUPINATION CORRECTIONS
Forefoot: Valgus Metatarsal Wedge
Function:
Accommodates forefoot valgus
Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
Rigid forefoot valgus
Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
Positive Coleman Block test
Hide/show illustrations
Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.
ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / ANTI-SUPINATION CORRECTIONS
Forefoot: Valgus Metatarsal Wedge
Function:
Accommodates forefoot valgus
Supports non-plantigrade everted metatarsal heads
Clinical Indication:
Rigid forefoot valgus
Elevates lateral metatarsal heads
Oversupination throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot due to rigid planterflexed 1st ray
Positive Coleman Block test
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGMW: VG Met Wedge
VGMW-2G: VG Met Wedge 2°
VGMW-3G: VG Met Wedge 3°
VGMW-4G: VG Met Wedge 4°
VGMW-6G: VG Met Wedge 6°
Hide/show illustrations
Valgus metatarsal head wedge
About:
A valgus metatarsal wedge is semiflexible to rigid (35-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the superior edge of the distal frame where it extends distally into the forefoot and terminates at the sulcus. Its distal edge gradually decreases in height as it extends to the medial side. The height and amount of material added is dependent on the desired angulation.
*CLINICAL PEARL
This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be paired with intrinsic forefoot posting if higher angulation is desired.