1979-06-26
1981-02-17
Yasko, John D.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
A61F 514
Patent
active
042508860
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an orthotic in which the heel portion of a sole is raised above the forefoot-receiving portion by one and one-half inches. The sole is of ordinary shape and dimensions, except that there is disposed upon the sole a rectangular metatarsal pad having one edge extending perpendicularly to the metatarsals and engaging the head of the second metatarsal, the perpendicular sides engaging the medial side of the fifth metatarsal and the lateral side of the first metatarsal. As an addition, a heel spur pad may be secured at the heel-receiving portion of the sole.
In an alternative embodiment, the sole may be provided with marginally laterally upstanding lips of approximately one-half inch in height along the shank, so as to retain and obscure from view a scaphoid pad. These marginal lips may be combined with the metatarsal pad.
It should also be appreciated that the relative height of the heel with regard to the forefoot receiving portions is to remain the same even though a high heel is attached. Thus, the higher the heel, the thicker the sole at the forefoot portion.
The preferred assembly of this orthotic includes a metatarsal pad 16, side lips 48 and 50, heel spur pads 40 and the elevation of the heel-receiving portion 12 with respect to the forefoot-receiving portion 14, as more specifically set forth herein. This combination provides a standard orthotic which is combined in the setting of a standard appearing shoe. The significance of this invention is that not only is this construction intended to relieve a plurality of foot ailments, but it can be beneficially and comfortably worn by those with normal feet. As a result of the general application of this orthotic, many foot ailments may be relieved without the need for specialized treatment by a physician.
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Memoli Richard E.
Riso Rhea R.
Furgang Philip
Yasko John D.
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