The DARCO HeelWedge is clinically proven to off-load pressure from the heel by shifting weight to the mid and forefoot to promote faster healing after surgery, trauma or when wounds or ulcerations are present on the heel.
Features
- Square toe design acts as a bumper when K-wires are present and provides additional room and comfort for the patient
- Promotes healing by reducing weight from the forefoot and may be used for any condition from the metatarsal heads distally in which it is desirable to reduce body weight such as ulcers, infections, trauma and surgery
- 15 degree dorsi-angle shifts weight back to the midfoot and heel
- Ankle strap eliminates heel slippage and removable forefoot closure eliminates buckle pressure
- Wide base for extra stability
- 10mm removable insole fully customizable with over twice the padding
- Removable insole features twice the padding of standard insoles and can be modified as needed, insole can be totally removed to accommodate Darco’s innovative Pegassist™ customizable off-loading insole
