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Reed is sole supplier of Podartis Acute Phase offloading shoes NEWS
REED Medical Limited is sole supplier to the UK of PODARTIS ACUTE PHASE OFFLOADING SHOES. Dr Camillo Buratto was the first to test and produce shoes for unloading the foot during the post-surgery treatment which is today considered the standard for post-operative shoes. This line of shoes is the result of years of experience in the medical field and continuous investments in research, development and testing to confirm their effectiveness. The Forefoot/Midfoot Off-loader The Podartis Forefoot/Midfoot Off-loader is suitable for digital and midfoot ulcers, fractures and lesions/ulcers of the forefoot. The biomechanical outsole and 22mm heel height allows for patients to quickly get back to normal life following injury or surgery. This unique product allows the patient to walk without crutches helping
to reduce rehabilitation time and allowing them to walk normally. The Forefoot Off-loader The Podartis Forefoot Off-loader was created for ulcers and pressures of the forefoot which require off-loading following surgery or injury. The eightdegree outsole with ankle dorsiflexion transfers the pressure to the rear foot. The forefoot off-loader shoes are clinically proven to provide extra stability without affecting the posture and reduce the “step effect” (Test IOR 2011-2012). The Heel Off-loader The Podartis Heel Off-loader uses the Podartis Teraheel for the offloading of
heel ulcers and bursitis, heel injuries and fractures. This shoe is clinically proven to allow complete offloading of the rear foot and comes complete with customisable soft PU off-loading insole (Test Novel 2007). The Stability Walker The Podartis Stabil D foot ankle walker is shown to be effective for the healing of diabetic plantar foot ulcers, ankle arthrodesis, distal corrective osteotomy, talus and heel fractures this is the most stable offloading shoe on the market. The removable insole allows for inclusion of our Modus insole with localised peg offloading or Zero insole which is
8 degree angle of ankle dorsiflexion or the patient’s own custom insole. This shoe is also suitable for tibiotarsal, subastragaloid arthrodesis, Charcot foot, corrective distal osteotomy, calcaneal fractures along with mid foot and forefoot ulcers. Reed Medical also offers a complete solution in the care of the diabetic foot with a comprehensive range of custom made and ‘off the shelf’ footwear together with a wide range of socks for the diabetic foot. Visit https://www.reedmedical.co.uk/ podartis-off-loading-acute-phase for further information or phone 01254 503333 for a copy of our catalogue.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES I OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018
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