Orthotics
Professional treatment of calluses, corns, and pressure points on at-risk feet. Painless, risk-free, and with visible results from the first session. Regain softness and comfort while walking.
Custom orthotics
1. Moldable podiatric orthoses are custom-made devices created directly on the patient's foot using two-component silicones (base catalyst). When mixed, a reaction occurs that allows the material to be molded and plasticized in minutes, creating a precise piece to protect, align, or relieve pressure on specific areas.
How does the system (base catalyst) work?
- Two components are mixed in a controlled proportion
- It initiates a vulcanization/curing reaction (fast)
- Silicone goes from malleable to elastic and resistant
- It adapts to the patient's anatomy in real time
📌 Result: a custom-made orthosis, ready in the same consultation.
1. Step-by-step clinical process
- Assessment: Identify pressure points, deformities, and objective (unloading, alignment, protection)
- Preparation: hygiene, drying and, if necessary, skin protection
- Mixture: base catalyst until a homogeneous consistency is achieved
- Molding: direct placement between/in front of/behind the fingers or over prominences
- Functional modeling: it is shaped with the foot in a neutral position
- Setting time: hardens in a few minutes
- Final adjustment: trimming and polishing for comfort
Main indications
- Interdigital corns (“corns”)
- Claw or hammer fingers (alignment/unloading)
- Hallux valgus (bunion) – protection and separation
- Recurring chafing and blisters
- Post-surgical (as indicated)
- Support in the prevention of onychocryptosis due to lateral pressure
Clinical benefits
- ✔️ Made to measure in a single session
- ✔️ They redistribute pressure and reduce immediate pain
- ✔️ Elastic, comfortable and washable material
- ✔️ They improve digital alignment
- ✔️ They reduce friction inside the footwear
- ✔️ They can be combined with other treatments (delamination, orthonyxia)
Important considerations
- They require professional technique (position and form determine success)
- They should be checked periodically for wear or changes in the foot.
- In patients with diabetes mellitus or vascular compromise, they are used under close monitoring.
- It does not replace medical treatment for severe active infections.
Care and maintenance
- Wash with water and neutral soap, dry completely
- Do not expose to excessive heat
- Use with clean socks for greater durability
- Check your skin daily (for redness or pressure points)
- Seek adjustments if it loses its shape or comfort
Duration
- Variable depending on use and activity
- Generally weeks to months
- It is replaced or readjusted according to clinical evolution.
Treatment objective
- Discharge high-pressure areas
- Correct/adjust the position of the fingers
- Protect your skin and prevent injuries
- Maintaining comfort while walking and preventing relapses
