SHOE RELEASING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ORTHOSIS

摘要

A shoe releasing assembly for use with an orthotic bar or splint is disclosed. The shoe releasing assembly comprises a bar attachment member securable to a bar or splint, a shoe attachment member securable to the sole of a shoe, and latching means to secure the bar and shoe members. The bar attachment member comprises a base, a wall section at least partially surrounding the base. The shoe attachment member comprises a shoe attachment base, a shoe attachment wall section at least partially surrounding the shoe attachment base. Whereas when one of the attachment members comprises a wall section defining a recess the corresponding member comprises a wall section having a shape conforming to the recess for vertically inclined insertion into the recess of the corresponding attachment member. Latching means are provided for cooperatively receiving and releasably securing the shoe attachment member to the bar attachment member, and for providing disengagement of the shoe attachment member from the bar attachment member. Methods of treating foot disorders using the assembly are also disclosed.