Hi Lisa,
Roger Marzaro, (I think that is last name), is a CO and a C.Ped, he has
published and lectured quit abit on these orthosises. The are basically
a custom walking boot. You cast the patient standing, partially weight
bearing ( they can stand with a walker or in parallel bars), try to have
the ankle at 90 degrees or as close as possible. Also, make sure they
are standing on a pillow or other soft material so you do not distort
their foot. A removable plastazote insert is made first, then the rest
of the orthosis is fabricated around it. I know that Roger can central
fab them, and he does a nice job. I will check in the office tomorrow
for the specifics, but I think his lab is out of Ohio (Yankee something
is perhaps the name). Sorry I don’t remember the specifics, but I will
try to get back to you. Good Luck
Jim Wynne, CPO—–Original Message—–
From: [email protected]
Date: Thursday, October 28, 1999 4:25 PM
Subject: Charcot orthosis
Hello Everyone,
I have a podiatrist that likes to use IRM and Crow orthoses on
patients in the acute stages of Charcot foot. I am not familiar with
these devices. If anyone could help me out with some info, I would be
grateful.
Thanks,
Lisa Schoonmaker, CPO
