DR. STEVEN ELIAS TAGER, DPM
Podiatry at Sargent Ct, Monterey, CA
License number
California E-2718
Category
Podiatry
Type
Podiatrist
Address
Address
157 Sargent Ct, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone
(831) 333-1140
(831) 333-9347 (Fax)
(831) 333-9347 (Fax)
Professional information
Orthopedic Foot Devices
US Patent:
7299568, Nov 27, 2007
Filed:
Sep 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/940651
Inventors:
Steven E. Tager - Monterey CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/14
US Classification:
36140, 36144
Abstract:
An orthopedic device for correction of varus, valgus, or supinatus structural abnormalities of a subject's foot is provided. The device of the invention generally includes a compensatory wedge of a polyethylene foam material exhibiting a hardness in the range of 30 to 35 durometer. The wedge may be located between the subject's foot and footwear at the location of the recessed abnormality. In a preferred embodiment, the wedge is wedge-shaped laterally of the foot so as to compensate for a varus or valgus recessed structural foot abnormality. The polyethylene foam material preferably has a micro-structure comprised of fine, open cells, so as to allow for sufficient air flow and heat dissipation when in use to thereby reduce discomfort.