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PRODUCTS
DJO NEW PROCARE DIABETIC SHOE
PIEDRO® MEN’S STITCHED DOWN RANGE FROM G&M
The shoe can be easily taken on and off, which allows access to the affected area, while the removable reinforced squared toe box and wide foot bed leave ample room for wound dressings. It is also lightweight with a rocker sole making it easier and more comfortable to walk as the redistribution of weight of the patient through the plantar surface off-loads the wound area. The shoe has even been made in a universal left/right sizing making this new addition to the ProCare range another excellent tool in the quest to maximise patient comfort in the foot and ankle market.
PRESENTING a fabulous collection, G&M has launched a new collection of men’s orthopaedic footwear in two modern styles, including both shoes and boots. These new styles provide all of the extra depth and space required from orthopaedic footwear without compromising on comfort or adaptability. Developed using the original Dr. Livingstone last, these styles are deceptively light-weight yet incorporate extended stiffeners to provide extra comfort and support in a modern design. Manufactured to the same high quality as their children’s orthopaedic footwear, Piedro’s® Stitched Down models are an exceptional choice for an off-the-shelf orthopaedic shoe. Available in two colours - brown and black, in two materials leather and nubuck, in two widths and in sizes six to 13.5, each pair have EVA inlays as standard. All styles can be modified for adaptations if required, and these can be provided at the point of ordering from G&M, who use only genuine Piedro® materials for all alterations.
DJO UK Ltd
Gilbert and Mellish Ltd
Enquiries: Telephone 01483 459 659 or visit www.djoglobal.co.uk
Enquiries: Telephone 0121 475 1101 or email cs@gilbert-mellish.co.uk
CRISPIN ORTHOTICS’ INNOVATIVE CARBON FIBRE ORTHOSES
A UNIQUE 3D DIGITAL CASTING AND FOOT MEASUREMENT SOLUTION
CRISPIN Orthotics Ltd offers a range of bespoke carbon fibre orthotic solutions to provide clinicians with a real alternative to thermoplastic orthoses.
FOTOSCAN 3D is a unique scanning system that creates instant 3D digital casts and delivers accurate and repeatable foot measurements.
THE new ProCare Diabetic shoe from DJO, offers an ideal solution for the treatment of diabetic ulcers. The shoe includes the Impax insole which is constructed of pre-cut layered Plastazote ® foam. The bottom two layers of foam can be easily removed around the affected areas and help to relieve pressure from specific areas so promote wound healing. Another key benefit in the design is that the top layer of foam stays in contact with the plantar surface of the foot, not allowing for “hot spots”.
In addition to the well documented high strength – low weight properties associated with carbon fibre, the post preg material used by Crispin Orthotics has the benefit of being heat mouldable after manufacture, enabling adjustments to be performed in clinic and avoid time consuming return of the orthosis to the manufacturer for adjustment. The material properties are fully exploited and orthoses of any shape can be produced. In addition, by varying the carbon fibre mix within the substrate, a mix of structural/functional characteristics within an individual orthosis can be achieved. The specialist product team can create an orthosis to meet individual patient needs using functional requirement data provided by the clinician in conjunction with their knowledge of carbon mechanics. Alternatively the clinician can create their design using a carbon orthosis specification form which can be provided on request.
A FotoScan 3D foot scan is a quick and simple photographic process, taking only a few seconds per foot. The result is a 3D digital cast, accurate to within 0.5 mm, allowing you to take a wide range of precise foot measurements. And FotoScan 3D digital casts can also be viewed in full colour. So as well as measuring foot shape, you can also accurately measure and monitor ulcers and other serious skin conditions. FotoScan 3D is a powerful clinical tool with proven applications in: 3D casting for custom orthopaedic footwear Accurate measurements for stock and modular footwear 3D casting and foam box scanning for custom orthotic insoles 2D and 3D measurement of foot ulcers and wounds Full colour 3D images for clinical records FotoScan 3D is already revolutionising the supply of orthotics and custom footwear.
Crispin Orthotics Ltd Enquiries: Telephone 0113 271 7117 or visit www.crispinorthotics.com
Precision 3D Ltd
HYPEREXTENSION ORTHOSIS
CASTING SAFETY STRIP
The new 28R140 Dorso Arexa hyperextension orthosis from Otto Bock combines ultimate functionality with a progressive, sporty design. Offering a load-relieving and stabilising effect for your lumbar spine and lower thoracic spine, it features custom adjustment options, a high level of wearer comfort and an innovative design. With only one size required the orthosis covers a fitting spectrum for waist circumferences of up to 150 centimetres. This is made possible by the extension elements which you can attach using a simple click system.
SAFETY of your patient is paramount especially in these days of litigation. Cast removal has been a potentially dangerous process in the past when using knives or blades. It is the duty of the clinician to prevent the patient from being put at risk. The Casting Safety Strip is a specially made PVC channel that creates a space under the plaster for your plaster scissors, protecting the patient at all times. We can now offer our specially designed stainless steel plaster scissors for use with the Casting Safety Strip. Not only are they safe, they make plaster removal extremely easy. The Casting Safety Strip process is used in the teaching of student Prosthetists and Orthotists in the UK. Casting Safety Strip costs £15.90 per metre Special Cast scissors £19.00 per pair Prosthetist/orthotist starter kit £35.00 1 metre casting strip Special cast scissors Indelible pencil Chinagraph pencil Postage and packaging £5.00 M G Gillgan Ltd Enquiries: Telephone 0161 747 8728 or email mggilligan@hotmail.com
Auto-adaptive supports and soft, skin-friendly pads make the orthosis especially comfortable to wear. Another benefit: thanks to centrally attached easy-to-use ratchet locks, the orthosis is easy to apply and remove. It is also waterresistant, which means it can be worn with no restrictions in the shower or during water therapy. Dorso Arexa – the new standard for stabilisation of the spine (Th10 to L2). Otto Bock Healthcare Plc Telephone 0845 430 1231 www.ottobock.co.uk
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Enquiries: Telephone 0117 934 9812 or email sales@precision3d.co.uk