The man in this photo has bunion pain. He asked me if he needs surgery. I looked at his orthotics and said I think I can decrease if not eliminate his pain without surgery. His orthotics are not made very well. The molds were taken with him standing. Once you are standing, the foot is already compensated for any imbalances that are present. I make the orthotic molds with the foot in subtalar joint neutral position, and load the foot as though the patient was standing on it. This is the best position for the foot to function around. The orthotics are conformed close to the patient's foot and are comfortable. They actually change the way the patient walks, to a more physiologically appropriate walking pattern. Making this man more appropriate orthotics will relieve his pain without surgery. For more questions about this contact Dr. Stone
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