Orthotic device for diabetic patients

Details Orthotic device for diabetic patients Orthotic device for diabetic patients

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Cronin, Stephen K (Department: 4133)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C036S007500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981069

ABSTRACT:
An orthotic device that minimizes weight bearing on certain areas of a shoe being worn by a diabetic suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer, the device allows patients to live active lifestyles while being treated for diabetic foot ulcerations. The orthotic device purposely establishes three points of contact between the device and a shoe. The present device is used in conjunction with a shoe having a sole that defines a cutaway wherein an ulcerous foot wound would lie.The orthotic device comprises a shoe cartridge, the shoe cartridge has a first, second and third section, each section has a left and a right side, at least five L-shaped docks attached to the shoe cartridge, a support attached to the shoe cartridge, and at least five securing means, each securing means is attached to each L-shaped dock.

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