main feature is an ascending outsole towards the front (negative heel)
pressure relief and pressure distribution during the walking cycle, benefits the healing process of wounds in the forefoot area
the partial foot decompression shoe embraces heel and tarsus with a softly padded shoe upper
heel cap, hook- and loop fasteners prevent slipping within the shoe
hook- and loop insole for individual customisation
Indications:
wounds in the forefoot area caused by diabetes mellitus
peripheral artery occlusions
other wounds in the forefoot area
postoperative after corrections and forefoot injuries
Contraindications:
do not use for the above indications, if a sufficient pressure relief cannot be achieved
do not weat directly on injured, irritated or damaged skin (before application, please cover the skin with wound dressing or a sock)
do not use for instable or fracture prone diabetic neuro-osteoarthropathic foot syndrome, DNOAP (e.g florid charcot foot)
ATTENTION:
Sensory loss due to diabetic polyneuropathy (PNP), i.e occuring sensations to the feet suck as pressure, temperature, pain are not perceived timeously. Regular fitting check-ups are necessary!