Custom Orthopaedic Footwear / Medical Grade Footwear
Custom made orthopaedic footwear is made specifically for each individual patient from a cast. The requirement for each foot is completely individual; the Shoetech clinic prepares all custom orthopaedic footwear on the premises.
COF is usually required when standard footwear is unsuitable, due to high risk, severity of problems or finally, degree of deformation.
Foot conditions which may result in the requirement of custom orthopaedic footwear are:
- Arthritis
- Rheumatic arthritis
- Rheumatic arthritis
- Clubfoot
- Varus feet
- Flat feet (Pes planus) in severe stages
- Posterior Tibialis Tendon dysfunction in later stages
- Hammer toes, severe fore foot deformity
- Charcot Marie Tooth
- Diabetic foot related issues
- Insensate foot with deformity or biomechanical deficit
- Charcot foot
- Severe foot deformities
- Severe ankle deformities
- Functional deficits like spastic or flaccid paralysis
- Large leg length differences
The shoes are designed to cater for the specific problems, compensate for disabilities, relieve pain and improve gait.
The shoes may incorporate functional devices such as:
- Foot orthotics
- AFO
- Rocker soles
- Rigid soles
- Amputation sprints
Custom made shoes may be designed to accommodate style and function of the individual patient. They may be required for:
- Walking shoes
- Work footwear
- Leisure footwear
- Sandals
- Sport shoes
- Army style boots
Depending on individual requirements, the Shoetech clinic is able to apply style and fashion to the footwear.
Click here to see some case studies in regards to complex cases.