Langer makes a custom molded, leather device w/ a 3/16 plastic AFO lined w/ Plastizote, soft leather inner boot and a semirigid leather outer liner, w/ Lace velcro combination all seamed together. great total contact device w/ adjustability for edema
Steven Goldstein CO
In a message dated 1/24/2003 10:37:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
> Dear List
>
> I am seeking suggestions for a patient with bilateral
> Charcot joint. He has been in bilateral conventional
> AFO’s and custom shoes the past three years. His left
> talus has deteriorated and now needs to be unloaded.
> He physician believes the right will soon follow.
> What I need suggestions with is the type of device to
> use. This man is at or near 400 pounds, has edema in
> his lower leg. He is unable to donn compression hose
> so he uses neoprene knee sleeves to help control the
> edema. Any suggestions would be appreciated and past
> experiences would also be beneficial.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tim Darling CPO
>
>
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