LATERAL WEDGE

摘要

An orthopedic device includes a lateral wedge positionable under a foot of a user. The lateral wedge has posterior and anterior ends, and upper and lower surfaces. First and second sides extend between the upper and lower surfaces. A thickness is defined between the upper and lower surfaces that tapers from the first side toward the second side such that the lateral wedge provides a lift under the foot to unload pressure from an affected compartment of the knee by supporting a one side of the foot in an elevated position relative to the other. At least one trim line extends in a direction between the posterior and anterior ends. The lateral wedge is trimmable along the at least one trim line to vary or control the amount of lift provided by varying the thickness of the lateral wedge along the first side relative to the second side.

主权项

1. An orthopedic system comprising:
a lateral wedge positionable under a foot of a user, the lateral wedge including:
posterior and anterior ends;upper and lower surfaces extending between the posterior and anterior ends;a first side extending between the upper and lower surfaces;a second side opposed the first side;a thickness defined between the upper and lower surfaces, wherein the thickness tapers from the first side toward the second side such that the lateral wedge provides a lift under the foot to unload pressure from an affected compartment of the knee by supporting a lateral side of the foot or a medial side of the foot in an elevated position relative to the other; andat least one trim line extending in a direction between the posterior and anterior ends, wherein the lateral wedge is trimmable along the at least one trim line to vary or control the amount of lift provided under the foot by varying the thickness of the lateral wedge along the first side relative to the thickness of the lateral wedge along the second side.