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FAQ
The heel of my patients foot is too soft, but the toe stiffness is working well. How can I stiffen just the heel so it doesn't compress as much?
RUSH Foot products are shipped with a heel wedge that can be installed on the plantar surface of the sole plate, 1/8" anterior to the posterior aspect. Carbon fiber, EnduraCore, and FusionFlex feet are shipped with heel stiffening bumpers. When applied, the heel stiffness will increase by 1 category.
My patient came in reporting a squeaking noise coming from his prosthetic foot. How can I resolve this?
• Inspect the foot cover for black marks which are evidence of the carbon foot module rubbing/contacting the foot shell excessively. Apply a barrier if needed.
• Check sock for holes and excessive wear, replace as needed.
• Make sure the Spectra Sock extends above the foot shell to prevent contact between the foot module and foot shell.
• If necessary, grind the foot shell to remove a small amount of material in the excessive contact area.
• Check componentry compatibility.
Where do you recommend placing the weight line to align a prosthesis that incorporates one of your prosthetic foot products?
As a starting point, we recommend placing the weight line just anterior of the pylon on carbon fiber, EnduraCore, FusionFlex feet and directly through the center of the pyramid on RUSH Feet. Please refer to your IFU for specific instruction. You can further optimize the prosthetic alignment from there, based on the needs of your individual patient. Move the weight line anterior to stiffen the heel and soften the toe of the foot. Move the weight line postrios to soften the hell and stiffen the toe.
My patient delaminated their foot. Should I reorder the same stiffness category?
First, we recommend verifying the most appropriate stiffness category by weighing the patient to confirm current body weight. It's also important to have a discussion about daily activities, hobbies, sports, etc. Refer this information to our Category Selection Chart which are product-specific to select the correct stiffness category.
If the foot delaminated prematurely and sooner than previously worn prosthetic foot products, we recommend ordering a foot that is one stiffness category higher. This will help to ensure that the product is structurally sound and safe for higher impact loads if needed.