Welcome! It's Monday 01/11/10
Latest X1 Blade for 5th Met Fx to:
Indiana University "Called Clyde 800-253-6217 to order" 01/03/10 (5th met fx post-op/basketball) - Wabash College "Online order" 01/06/10 (Jones fx/wrestling)
Clyde's x1 blade® for 5th metatarsal fractures - a treatment option for 5th metatarsal fractures (jones) and post-op rehab.
how does it work? by loading the body and head of the 5th metatarsal on a more rigid but dynamic step (x1 blade®) this slight elevation unloads the base and tuberosity of the 5th without restricting the entire foot. a great orthotic as a transition into an athletic shoe from a walking boot or shoe.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Going Cyborg by Jillian Weise
GOING CYBORG
It was harder than usual to adjust to this new leg.
BY JILLIAN WEISE
On my birthday a few years ago, 1 taught class, called the guy 1 was sleeping with and then became a cyborg. I didn't know I was becoming a cyborg. I thought I was just getting a new leg. I've had 12 artificial legs in my life. The prosthetist said this leg would think 1,000 times per second about the ground. My parents said if I wanted the new leg, I better act fast. I was being released from their insurance. The guy I was sleeping with, Henry, said the new leg sounded hot, like something out of "Blade Runner." But 1 had never seen "Blade Runner."
I drove to the prosthetist's office. Whenever I say the word "prosthetist," someone inevitably says, "1 thought you said 'prostitute.''' 1 act like Ithinkit's real funny, too. I was annoyed about changing legs on my birthday. 1 told Henry not to plan anything.
The prosthetist led me down the hall toward the "walking room." The walking room had floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a runway with metal bars on both sides. Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" played. I put on the new leg. The prosthetist connected a laptop to the ankle. 'She said it ran software to communicate with the leg.
That was the first weird thing. I was leashed. Then I boarded the runway. She rolled alongside me on a stool. I took a step and felt the knee give. Another step. The leg beeped and buzzed. 1 asked her about the noise.
"I'm playing with the settings. Are you feeling resistance?"
1 was: 1 was psychologically opposed to a rackety leg. "1 don't want it to make noise." She said she could turn the sound off so it would just vibrate.
"Why does it even have to vibrate?"
"It only vibrates to tell you something." "What would it need to tell me?"
"Like ifitloses a charge or malfunctions."
How it might malfunction, I had no idea. This leg demanded entirely new thinking and new steps. I didn't know any of them. After a few clumsy attempts, 1 began to cry.
"Are you O.K.? What's the matter?" "Oh, nothing. 1 don't like the settings.'
[illian Weise is the author of a poetry collection, "The Amputee's Guide to Sex." Her first novel, "The Colony," will be published this spring.
"We'll find the right one. You'll see. Most people are thrilled with this leg."
"1 don't know howto walk," 1 said. Then 1 realized that she wouldn't understand. She knew how to walk.
"Your brain is confused," she said. As if this were comforting. "You're used to legs that require you to lock into a position. Get it?"
I did not get it. For five years I had walked on myoid hinged leg. 1 had been in my longest relationship with that leg and lived in three different states. I don't want to wax sentimental here and say it felt like dying, but it kind of did feel like dying. Goodbye hinge, goodbye foot, You're done. You're through.
Driving home, with crutches in the backseat and my old leg in the trunk, 1 wanted to tell Henry and my parents and everybody else: Damn you all for making me get this blasted leg! Why couldn't we fix myoid one? What's the point if! can't even walk on it?
It was embarrassing and frustrating and it was my birthday. Twenty-five years old. Also, Henry was not even mine. He belonged to some other woman, who lived in a different time zone, and had standard human parts, and liked to go camping, of all things. So what was I doing with him? Especially since 1 now required electricity and I couldn't make it from my car to my apartment without crutches.
There were roses by the door. From Henry. 1 couldn't even carry them inside. 1 called him: "Can we go to the mall? 1 want to hold on to your arm and practice walking. 1 want to pretend we're shopping for you. O.K.?"
"1 need a new jacket," Henry said. That's one of the reasons 1 loved him. 1 didn't have to say anything else. Henry was not a good boyfriend, obviously, but 1 still think he was a good person. He didn't teach me how to walk, but he gave me cover in Banana Republic and J. Crew as Itaught myself. Ithink if you're going to become a cyborg, you need a Henry. Someone to try on jackets.
Since then, I've been to the mall several times. Last spring 1 traveled to the southernmost city in the world. I had some problems. I did some buzzing. But I'm proud of it: I'm a cyborg. A few weeks ago, someone said, "1 don't think that makes you a cyborg since it's the leg that plugs into the wall."
"It's not the leg," 1 said. "It's my leg.".
It was harder than usual to adjust to this new leg.
BY JILLIAN WEISE
On my birthday a few years ago, 1 taught class, called the guy 1 was sleeping with and then became a cyborg. I didn't know I was becoming a cyborg. I thought I was just getting a new leg. I've had 12 artificial legs in my life. The prosthetist said this leg would think 1,000 times per second about the ground. My parents said if I wanted the new leg, I better act fast. I was being released from their insurance. The guy I was sleeping with, Henry, said the new leg sounded hot, like something out of "Blade Runner." But 1 had never seen "Blade Runner."
I drove to the prosthetist's office. Whenever I say the word "prosthetist," someone inevitably says, "1 thought you said 'prostitute.''' 1 act like Ithinkit's real funny, too. I was annoyed about changing legs on my birthday. 1 told Henry not to plan anything.
The prosthetist led me down the hall toward the "walking room." The walking room had floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a runway with metal bars on both sides. Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" played. I put on the new leg. The prosthetist connected a laptop to the ankle. 'She said it ran software to communicate with the leg.
That was the first weird thing. I was leashed. Then I boarded the runway. She rolled alongside me on a stool. I took a step and felt the knee give. Another step. The leg beeped and buzzed. 1 asked her about the noise.
"I'm playing with the settings. Are you feeling resistance?"
1 was: 1 was psychologically opposed to a rackety leg. "1 don't want it to make noise." She said she could turn the sound off so it would just vibrate.
"Why does it even have to vibrate?"
"It only vibrates to tell you something." "What would it need to tell me?"
"Like ifitloses a charge or malfunctions."
How it might malfunction, I had no idea. This leg demanded entirely new thinking and new steps. I didn't know any of them. After a few clumsy attempts, 1 began to cry.
"Are you O.K.? What's the matter?" "Oh, nothing. 1 don't like the settings.'
[illian Weise is the author of a poetry collection, "The Amputee's Guide to Sex." Her first novel, "The Colony," will be published this spring.
"We'll find the right one. You'll see. Most people are thrilled with this leg."
"1 don't know howto walk," 1 said. Then 1 realized that she wouldn't understand. She knew how to walk.
"Your brain is confused," she said. As if this were comforting. "You're used to legs that require you to lock into a position. Get it?"
I did not get it. For five years I had walked on myoid hinged leg. 1 had been in my longest relationship with that leg and lived in three different states. I don't want to wax sentimental here and say it felt like dying, but it kind of did feel like dying. Goodbye hinge, goodbye foot, You're done. You're through.
Driving home, with crutches in the backseat and my old leg in the trunk, 1 wanted to tell Henry and my parents and everybody else: Damn you all for making me get this blasted leg! Why couldn't we fix myoid one? What's the point if! can't even walk on it?
It was embarrassing and frustrating and it was my birthday. Twenty-five years old. Also, Henry was not even mine. He belonged to some other woman, who lived in a different time zone, and had standard human parts, and liked to go camping, of all things. So what was I doing with him? Especially since 1 now required electricity and I couldn't make it from my car to my apartment without crutches.
There were roses by the door. From Henry. 1 couldn't even carry them inside. 1 called him: "Can we go to the mall? 1 want to hold on to your arm and practice walking. 1 want to pretend we're shopping for you. O.K.?"
"1 need a new jacket," Henry said. That's one of the reasons 1 loved him. 1 didn't have to say anything else. Henry was not a good boyfriend, obviously, but 1 still think he was a good person. He didn't teach me how to walk, but he gave me cover in Banana Republic and J. Crew as Itaught myself. Ithink if you're going to become a cyborg, you need a Henry. Someone to try on jackets.
Since then, I've been to the mall several times. Last spring 1 traveled to the southernmost city in the world. I had some problems. I did some buzzing. But I'm proud of it: I'm a cyborg. A few weeks ago, someone said, "1 don't think that makes you a cyborg since it's the leg that plugs into the wall."
"It's not the leg," 1 said. "It's my leg.".
Thursday, January 7, 2010
X1 Blade Orthotic for Jones Fracture and 5th Metatarsal Fracture
Clyde's x1 blade® for 5th metatarsal fractures - a treatment option for 5th metatarsal fractures (jones) and post-op rehab.
how does it work? by loading the body and head of the 5th metatarsal on a more rigid but dynamic step (x1 blade®) this slight elevation unloads the base and tuberosity of the 5th without restricting the entire foot. a great orthotic as a transition into an athletic shoe from a walking boot or shoe.
how does it work? by loading the body and head of the 5th metatarsal on a more rigid but dynamic step (x1 blade®) this slight elevation unloads the base and tuberosity of the 5th without restricting the entire foot. a great orthotic as a transition into an athletic shoe from a walking boot or shoe.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Turf Toe - X1 Blade Blessed by Army Chaplain
01/05/10 - "Clyde-just wanted to thank you for the X1 Blade for turf toe. I like it so much that I have just ordered two more for everyday wear/preventative measures! I though my foot injury would push my army training back 6 months (whicih I could not afford to have happen), but your X1 Blade has been a blessing! Happy New Year!....Chaplain A.J. Marietta, GA
Monday, January 4, 2010
X1 Blade for Turf Toe to Poland / Pro Basketball
Diagnosis: "Small fracturtes in both Left big toe and Right big Toe.. I ordered The X1 about a month ago and I feel it has really helped me So i am ordering another pair .."
Sunday, January 3, 2010
KAFO Adjustment
The patient was in the office today for adjustments to his KAFO. He had screws that became loose and he needed padding replaced. These adjustments were done. Otherwise, he stated that he is doing quite well with his brace and is not having any other problems. We will followup as needed.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Turf Toe : BraceBlogger.com
In cooperation with cutting-edge techno-wizards of the IndyCar racing industry comes Clyde's handcrafted X1 Blade®. The X1 Blade® is used by sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, athletic trainers, orthotists and pedorthists to treat turf toe (hallux rigidus), sesamoiditis, great toe arthritis, hallux limitus, Morton's foot, Winkle Picker's Disease, and broken great toes. The X1 Blade® is a premium insert also used by Foot and Ankle surgeons to delay (arthrodesis) great toe fusion, provide post-op support, or prevent recurring post-op pain.
Ideal Application
The performance-enhancing Clyde's X1 Blade® is IBC.com's world-class, energy generating orthotic. The reved up X1 Blade® is designed to treat turf toe (hallux rigidus) and other great toe injuries. Clyde's X1 Blade® adds a pain relieving zing at toe off that zingless taping, bulky wraps, and/or rigid steel or carbon graphite plates don't.
Indications
Turf Toe, Broken Toe, Morton's Neuroma, Gout, Bunion Pain, Hallux Limitus, Winkle Picker's Disease , Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Valgus, Sesamoiditis, Morton's foot, Metatarsal Stress Fractures, Midfoot Arthritis, Great Toe Amputation, delay great toe fusion
How does Clyde's X1Blade® Deliver the Zing?
A Kevlar® blade segment (HCPCS L-2755) is hand routed through curlicues of unique HD composite fibers that energize the X1's lightweight all composite shell (HCPCS L-3031). The intertwined material-alchemy creates a strategic energy spot (Sweet-Spot) that expresses itself with a pain relieving all-out energy jolt (zing) at the instant of push off (usual maximum toe pain). The X1 Blade's ultra-thin velocity generating composite shell limits only the motion of the great toe versus the hostile and energy consuming nature of inflexible spring steel inserts, bulky wraps, or rigid carbon graphite plates that could cause further foot injuries! Just relax your great toe during walking or running and the X1's hybrid blade and whippy all-composite shell will put a safe and nimble pain relieving zing back in your stride.
Features and Benefits
* Fabricated by hand insures maximum energy return at toe off that conventional taping cannot provide.
* Contoured foot insert/plate induces more natural stride and reduces sympathetic stress to the opposite leg.
* Reduces risk of foot injuries caused by inflexible steel inserts or rigid carbon graphite plates.
* Does not limit the entire foot like rigid steel inserts and inflexible carbon graphite plates.
* Feather-light (.07 oz) stiletto-thin (.04 - .06") and invisible to x-ray.
* Made in the USA (Indy) - Indiana Life Sciences Supporter
* 90-Day warranty against defects caused by normal wear
* 30-Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee
* Same Day Shipping Options - International Shipping Available
* Medicare and insurance billing codes L-3031 & L-2755
Ideal Application
The performance-enhancing Clyde's X1 Blade® is IBC.com's world-class, energy generating orthotic. The reved up X1 Blade® is designed to treat turf toe (hallux rigidus) and other great toe injuries. Clyde's X1 Blade® adds a pain relieving zing at toe off that zingless taping, bulky wraps, and/or rigid steel or carbon graphite plates don't.
Indications
Turf Toe, Broken Toe, Morton's Neuroma, Gout, Bunion Pain, Hallux Limitus, Winkle Picker's Disease , Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Valgus, Sesamoiditis, Morton's foot, Metatarsal Stress Fractures, Midfoot Arthritis, Great Toe Amputation, delay great toe fusion
How does Clyde's X1Blade® Deliver the Zing?
A Kevlar® blade segment (HCPCS L-2755) is hand routed through curlicues of unique HD composite fibers that energize the X1's lightweight all composite shell (HCPCS L-3031). The intertwined material-alchemy creates a strategic energy spot (Sweet-Spot) that expresses itself with a pain relieving all-out energy jolt (zing) at the instant of push off (usual maximum toe pain). The X1 Blade's ultra-thin velocity generating composite shell limits only the motion of the great toe versus the hostile and energy consuming nature of inflexible spring steel inserts, bulky wraps, or rigid carbon graphite plates that could cause further foot injuries! Just relax your great toe during walking or running and the X1's hybrid blade and whippy all-composite shell will put a safe and nimble pain relieving zing back in your stride.
Features and Benefits
* Fabricated by hand insures maximum energy return at toe off that conventional taping cannot provide.
* Contoured foot insert/plate induces more natural stride and reduces sympathetic stress to the opposite leg.
* Reduces risk of foot injuries caused by inflexible steel inserts or rigid carbon graphite plates.
* Does not limit the entire foot like rigid steel inserts and inflexible carbon graphite plates.
* Feather-light (.07 oz) stiletto-thin (.04 - .06") and invisible to x-ray.
* Made in the USA (Indy) - Indiana Life Sciences Supporter
* 90-Day warranty against defects caused by normal wear
* 30-Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee
* Same Day Shipping Options - International Shipping Available
* Medicare and insurance billing codes L-3031 & L-2755
Intractable Plantar Keretosis
Bilateral foot orthoses
This 36-year-old female only has seasonal allergies. She takes birth control pills and she is an active community ambulator. She had not recently has surgery, and she does not receive physical therapy. She has not previously had orthotic management.
The patient's primary complaint is that she has significant pain and discomfort in the ball of her foot secondary to callus formation. She has, what appears to be, a IPK plantar to the 3rd metatarsal head of the left foot, which appears to be very deep and it is very painful today. She has good range of motion and good flexibility about both feet. She has mild pronation. My recommendation for her is to fabricate foot orthoses for her dress and shoes and her sport-type shoes. I have recommended that she see a foot specialist regarding evaluation of the IPK and also recommended that she might try utilizing a Dremel tool to manage the callus formation of both feet.
Fabricate bilateral foot orthoses.
Casting and measurement.
In severe cases of calluses, which usually occur on the plantar aspect (bottom) of the foot, an IPK can develop. An IPK is, in medical terminology, an
* Intractable, meaning that it will not go away,
* Plantar, meaning bottom of the foot,
* Keretosis, meaning a deep seated painful callus that usually occurs under a weight bearing metatarsal (long bone of the foot).
What Can You Do?
Some treatments you can try are orthotics, padding, massage, paraffin baths, and other conservative methods
If these methods do not relieve the problem, surgical intervention is necessary. There are many types of surgeries to employ to correct this problem. A "V" osteotomy (cutting of the bone) is the most common osteotomy for the second, third and fourth metatarsal, and an oblique osteotomy for the fifth metatarsal.
Sometimes internal fixation, pins or screws, are used to help stabilize the bones when surgery is indicated. These surgeries are usually done under a local block anesthesia, and the patient is usually ambulatory (walking) immediately after the surgery in a post operative Cast Walking Boot. The newer medications make this procedure safe and pain free, but your doctor needs to be consulted as to specific cause for the specific treatment.
This 36-year-old female only has seasonal allergies. She takes birth control pills and she is an active community ambulator. She had not recently has surgery, and she does not receive physical therapy. She has not previously had orthotic management.
The patient's primary complaint is that she has significant pain and discomfort in the ball of her foot secondary to callus formation. She has, what appears to be, a IPK plantar to the 3rd metatarsal head of the left foot, which appears to be very deep and it is very painful today. She has good range of motion and good flexibility about both feet. She has mild pronation. My recommendation for her is to fabricate foot orthoses for her dress and shoes and her sport-type shoes. I have recommended that she see a foot specialist regarding evaluation of the IPK and also recommended that she might try utilizing a Dremel tool to manage the callus formation of both feet.
Fabricate bilateral foot orthoses.
Casting and measurement.
In severe cases of calluses, which usually occur on the plantar aspect (bottom) of the foot, an IPK can develop. An IPK is, in medical terminology, an
* Intractable, meaning that it will not go away,
* Plantar, meaning bottom of the foot,
* Keretosis, meaning a deep seated painful callus that usually occurs under a weight bearing metatarsal (long bone of the foot).
What Can You Do?
Some treatments you can try are orthotics, padding, massage, paraffin baths, and other conservative methods
If these methods do not relieve the problem, surgical intervention is necessary. There are many types of surgeries to employ to correct this problem. A "V" osteotomy (cutting of the bone) is the most common osteotomy for the second, third and fourth metatarsal, and an oblique osteotomy for the fifth metatarsal.
Sometimes internal fixation, pins or screws, are used to help stabilize the bones when surgery is indicated. These surgeries are usually done under a local block anesthesia, and the patient is usually ambulatory (walking) immediately after the surgery in a post operative Cast Walking Boot. The newer medications make this procedure safe and pain free, but your doctor needs to be consulted as to specific cause for the specific treatment.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Turf Toe
I am a division 1 cross country ski racer who developed turf toe five years ago from skiing. I tried to protect the injury with a full steel insole for years. The full steel insole made my shoe uncomfortable because of the amount of space it took up. It also restricted my entire foot and painful toe like being in a tight prison. I gave the X1 Blade turf toe insert a try and was amazed at how comfortable I was as my foot had tremendous range of motion while protecting my turf toe. You can feel the sophistication of this design.
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