Darco OrthoWedge Forefoot Offloading Shoe

When recovering from surgery or a range of painful foot conditions, the Darco OrthoWedge Forefoot Offloading Shoe is the perfect tool to facilitate a more comfortable healing process. Suitable for managing forefoot trauma, post-op recovery, diabetic foot ulcers and more, this shoe can reduce pressure on the forefoot by as much as 57%! Also included is a square-toe bumper for additional protection against injury.

What's Included?

• 1 x OrthoWedge Post-Op Shoe

What Size Post-Op Shoe Should I Wear?

The Darco OrthoWedge shoe is available in a range of sizes, helping you to find the best fit for your feet. The post-surgical shoe size that's right for you should be determined by your regular shoe size. To discover which post-op shoe size is right for you, check out the table below:

Who Can Benefit From Using the Darco OrthoWedge?

The Darco OrthoWedge is designed for post-surgical use. The shoe functions to offer pressure relief to a targeted area, the forefoot, to facilitate a smoother healing process. Post-surgical and diabetic patients will find this orthotic footwear particularly useful, as it can be useful in managing and facilitating healing for:

• Forefoot trauma
• Post-surgery rehabilitation
• Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)
• Forefoot ulcerations
• Wounds and ulcerations under the metatarsal heads and toes
• Post-operative correction of hallux valgus, hammer toes, or tailor's bunions
• Charcot foot
• Plantar pressure distribution
• Rehabilitation for broken toes or forefoot fractures
• Morton's neuroma

Which Insoles and Accessories Can I Use With the Post-Op Shoe?

The Darco OrthoWedge is supplied with a modifiable and removeable insole that provides twice the padding of a regular insole. The Darco Innovative Peg Assist Insole is also compatible for use with this shoe. The Darco Peg Assist Insole is fully adjustable, with removeable plugs that allow you to tailor pressure distribution as required.

If you find that the OrthoWedge shoe is becoming uncomfortable to walk with due to the leg-length discrepancy it creates, the Evenup Shoe Balancer is a great accessory to level-out your leg lengths for increased comfort.

Is the OrthoWedge Suitable For Outdoor Use?

The Darco OrthoWedge has an outsole designed for optimal grip on the ground where it is needed most, and should offer effective traction to support you on most terrains. While it is possible to use and wear this shoe outdoors, we would recommend avoiding using it in wet or dirty environments as much as possible. Keeping your wedge dry and clean will ensure long-term usage, and reduce the risk of degradation or damage.

Key Features and Benefits

• Single post-operative forefoot offloading shoe
• Suitable for facilitating healing and rehabilitation from a range of conditions
• Can be used to manage pain and discomfort in targeted areas
• Designed to naturally reduce the number of steps taken by the patient
• 15° wedge sole distributes body weight to midfoot and heel for effective forefoot pressure relief
• Designed to reduce forefoot pressure by as much as 57%
• Provides approximately 57% reduction is metatarsal head pressure, and 75% reduction in great toe pressure
• Ankle strap fits firmly around the foot to prevent friction and slippage
• Square-toe design functions as a bumper to protect the area from impact
• Constructed with a removeable forefoot closure option for security, as well as eliminating buckle pressure
• Zones outsole features an aggressive track to provide traction where it's needed the most
• Supplied with a removeable and modifiable insole that provides twice the padding of a standard insole
• Wedge is compatible with the Darco Innovative Peg Assist offloading insole
• Suitable for both left and right feet
• Available in a range of sizes so that you can find a comfortable fit

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The images below demonstrate the decrease in pressure to the forefoot area that can be attained by using the Darco OrthoWedge.