Orthopedic shoe appliance and method

Details Orthopedic shoe appliance and method Orthopedic shoe appliance and method

2006-03-03

2010-12-14

Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Pads

C036S140000, C036S043000

Reexamination Certificate

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07849610

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic appliance includes a slab configured to be placed underneath a big toe, forward of and not extending under a head of a first metatarsal, and wherein the slab has a predetermined height and is configured to deflect a proximal phalanx upwardly relative to the first metatarsal. A method for improving stability of a foot during ambulation includes placing an orthopedic appliance, having a predetermined height, under a big toe such that the orthopedic appliance is located forward of and does not extend under a head of a first metatarsal of the big toe; and deflecting a proximal phalanx upwardly relative to the first metatarsal.

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