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If my patient complains of arch irritation, can the orthoses be adjusted?

April 26, 2017Adjusted Arch complains irritation orthoses patient

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If my patient complains of arch irritation, can the orthoses be adjusted?

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There are numerous factors that can cause arch irritation and the orthoses can be easily adjusted. For direct-milled polypropylene orthosis, simply grind the orthosis on the bottom of the shell to make it thinner. This increases the flexibility of the device and decreases the force it is applying to the foot. Graphite orthoses or vacuum-formed devices can be gently heated to lower the arch.