Heel offloading apparatus

作者: Dawn Carson

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摘要: A heel offloading apparatus including a cushion sized and adapted to surround at least dorsal side of an Achilles tendon substantially independently supports stabilizes ankle. The further includes body for positioning the relative is configured elevate intended wearer's ankle when wearer wearing lying in supine position so as relieve pressure from thereby prevent formation ulcers.

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