Clinical Indications:
Propulsive phase metatarsalgia, Morton’s foot, general metatarsalgia, Freiberg’s disease

The Metatarsalgia orthotic is specifically engineered to relieve inflammation of the bursa located at the distal ends of the metatarsal bones. This condition is often triggered by repetitive physical activity, and effective treatment involves redistributing pressure away from the metatarsal heads to promote healing and reduce inflammation.

A key feature of this device is a custom forefoot pad modification, which helps balance and evenly distribute plantar pressure across the forefoot. During the propulsion phase of gait, this design offloads pressure from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal heads, shifting it toward the 1st and 5th metatarsals to create a “plantar-graded” alignment of the metatarsophalangeal joints.

To further support forefoot mechanics, a metatarsal bar is incorporated to bolster the necks and shafts of the metatarsals just prior to heel-off. The device includes a comfortable Spenco top cover, a durable polypropylene shell, and an extrinsic crepe rearfoot post for stability. It is designed to fit most standard footwear with removable insoles or sock liners.

Each Metatarsalgia orthotic is fabricated from a positive 3D SCAN model of the patient’s foot.