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Bledsoe Conformer Diabetic Boot
Bledsoe

The diabetic walker

  • Unique pressure-reducing effect through a combination of poly-urethane barrel-shaped sole combined with a visco-elastic slow foam
  • There is pressure distribution at the level of the foot sole, as well as medial and lateral support
  • Better pressure distribution than a 'total contact cast' (see study presented on AAOS*)
  • Semi-custom product because the poly-urethane sole has to be adjusted to the shape of the foot
  • Low profile, which prevents pain in the hip
  • ‘Air bladder’ for extra fixation of the malleoli is provided as a standard option
  • ‘Rocker bottom’ design with 4 phases which equals the natural way of walking. heel strike – straight – roll-off and toe-off
  • Finish with opening at the level of the heel for perfect positioning of the lower leg
  • Manufactured from high-quality aluminium for ideal immobilisation
  • Aerating foam around the lower leg avoids perspiration: unique to Bledsoe
  • Walking sole is optimal width, the patient can walk in a stable manner, it is impossible for the knee to go into valgus so that there can be no pain at the condylen level

conformer Diabetic Boot

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Bledsoe Conformer Diabetic Boot

Legenda
3 stars Extremely suitable
2 stars Very suitable
1 star Suitable

Indications

  • Fracture 3
  • Stress fracture 3
  • Post operative ankle ligament rupture 3
  • Sprain 3
  • Lateral / Medial ligament injury 3
  • Toe or forefoot amputation 3
  • Charcot's foot (foor malformation) 3
  • Diabetes foot wounds - ulcers 3
  • Foot and lower leg dystrophy 3
  • Metatarsal fracture 3
  • Plantar ulcer 3

Q&A

Why is this better than a total contact cast (TCC)?

Studies have shown that one can distribute the pressure of the body weight much better over the whole area of the foot sole when compared to a TCC.

The pressure is equally distributed up to the side of the foot, which reduces the high pressure at the level of the foot sole to be reduced by an average of 30% in comparison with a cast.

This is effected thanks to the combination of the shock-absorbing sole and the visco-elastic foam.

Which precautions do I have to take if I wear this boot?

The patient always wears a seamless sock in the cocoon and may never stand barefoot on the middle sole.

What are the contra-indications?

Heavy charcot foot or other defects, through which the shape of the foot deviates considerably from the normal shape of a foot.