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2. Jaipur foot - Wikipedia

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   The Jaipur foot is composed of a wooden ankle and a rubber heel and forefoot section, all surrounded by a thin outer layer of tire cord, a rubber composite. [3] It is a modification of the Solid Ankle Cushioned Heel (SACH) foot, with the wooden ankle of the SACH foot replaced with a more flexible block of rubber, which allows the user to squat ...

3. Ankle replacement - Wikipedia

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   007254. [ edit on Wikidata] Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, i.e. fusion of the bones.

4. What Podiatrists Want You to Know Before Picking Out Shoes ...

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   “Shoes that provide the most support are typically a lace-up type shoe with a good heel counter,” explains Christopher E. Hubbard, M.D., a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic ...

5. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop. Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces or calipers.

6. Mechanics of Oscar Pistorius's running blades - Wikipedia

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   The mechanics of the running blades used by South African former Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius depend on special carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer prosthetics. Pistorius has double below-the-knee amputations and competed in both non-disabled and T44 amputee athletics events. Pistorius's eligibility to run in international non-disabled events ...

7. The 20 Most Comfortable Wedge Sandals to Wear All Summer - AOL

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   They are true to size and I find the ankle strap more comfortable than the closed-toed espadrilles from a few years ago. ... Raffia with a leather sole and memory foam cushion. Heel height: 4.9 ...