Pressure-reduction Boot.The redesigned Posey Deluxe Podus Boot (Model 6147) offers comfort and protection against heel ulcers and plantar plantar /plan·tar/ (plan´tar) pertaining to the sole of the foot. plan·tar adj. Of, relating to, or occurring on the sole. flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. at an affordable price. Available in two sizes, the Posey Podus Boot is made with moisture-wicking Orthowick[R] material to help keep feet dry. The contours of the inner shell isolate the heel to prevent/treat heel ulcers and accommodate up to a 45[degrees] plantar flexion contracture contracture /con·trac·ture/ (-cher) abnormal shortening of muscle tissue, rendering the muscle highly resistant to passive stretching. . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard features include a padded, detachable toe post; two anchors to prevent unwanted rotation; a sturdy, adjustable antirotation bar; and larger foot securement straps. The Model 6148 is available with an easy-mount, sure-grip ambulation am·bu·late intr.v. am·bu·lat·ed, am·bu·lat·ing, am·bu·lates To walk from place to place; move about. [Latin ambul sole for in-room transfers. CIRCLE 100 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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