Varus Metatarsal Wedge

Varus Metatarsal Wedge

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Varus metatarsal head wedge

FUNCTIONS:
• Accommodates forefoot varus
• Supports non-plantigrade inverted metatarsal heads

CLINICAL INDICATIONS:
• Rigid forefoot varus
• Forefoot supinatus
• Overpronation throughout rear-, mid- and forefoot

A varus metatarsal wedge is semi-flexible 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 lateral side. The height and amount of material added are dependent on the desired angulation.

Note: This type of extrinsic forefoot post is recommended for angulations of 2°-6°. It can be coupled with varus intrinsic forefoot posting if higher varus correction is desired.