Diabetic foot Orthotic Management

Diabetic Shoes and Socks

Elevated blood sugar levels cause diabetes which negatively impacts our immune system. This creates havoc on the other body functions as well. Ultimately, this malnutrition developed in the body makes the blood vessels to become more constricted.

One of the easiest ways out to reduce the risk of all such medical emergencies is wearing specifically designed diabetic shoes and socks which provide the numerous benefits:

  • Reduces the amount of pressure and friction forces
  • Controlling the motion of the joints
  • Stabilizing and supporting deformities
  • Have accommodative inserts to decrease pressure on the feet

Custom Diabetic Shoe Inserts

The primary goal of therapeutic footwear is to prevent the complications of diabetes and poor circulation. The diabetic shoes and custom-molded inserts work together as a preventive system to help diabetic patients avoid foot injuries and improve mobility.

Wound Care Shoes

For open wounds and minor ulcerations, wound care shoes are recommended by a medical practitioner to achieve the purpose of pressure re-distribution. These shoes have an extra soft inside lining for a friction free surface that doesn’t allow exacerbating the existing wounds.

Forefoot Offloading Shoe

There are times when post-surgery/injury, the movement on the front foot should be restricted to ease the pain. Though most of the people prefer to use crutches, but they not only create difficulty in holding them but also disrupt the gait of a person. In such complex and challenging situations, forefoot offloading shoes are a preferable alternative. Such shoes not only reduce the pressure from the front foot but also significantly help in faster healing.

Bionics Malaysia caters to the exact needs of the patients and provides shoes that heal from broken toe, diabetic foot ulcer, mallet toe correction or any other injury post operation. Forefoot offloading shoes are made from soft and breathable material for all day comfort.

Heel Offloading Shoe

In cases when pressure needs to be transferred from heel to other areas of foot, it is advisable to wear heel offloading shoes to promote healing. These are uniquely designed to protect the toes and the ankle straps places the foot firmly in the shoes. The shoe sole in anti-slip and has a strong friction.

Crow Orthosis

Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker (CROW) is a custom-made brace to reduce pressure on the ankle and foot suffering from neuropathic ulcer or a Charcot joint. Crow is made from the impression of the foot and lower leg and is fully enclosed with a comfortable lining for maximum comfort. It eliminates all the motion from the ankle and foot to reduce any further injury.

In diabetes, the patients’ nerves are affected and sometimes result in loss of feeling. If the person continues using the feet, in spite of not feeling it, it may result in damaging them. Thus, the Crow helps in better healing of the foot and ankle in these complex situations.

PTB Orthosis

PTB or Patellar Tendon Bearing Orthosis is a customized brace made up of plastic specially designed to un-weight the ankle and the foot area. It not only immobilizes the pain in the joints but also helps in stressing too much pressure on the joints and bones. Extra padding in the braces significantly reduces the peak force and is great for the patients who need to wear the PTB for a longer period of time.

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