Wound care and Pressure Relief

Wound Offloading

The DARCO WCS Wound Care Shoe System is the product of choice when dealing with Wagner Grade 3 or greater ulcerations. The four multi-density insoles can be modified, effectively removing pressure from the plantar aspect of the foot.

Features and Benefits

• Four Multi-density Insoles allow for the ultimate in customization and precisely targeted off-loading.
• Ultra-soft Plastazote Lining provides a virtually friction-free contact surface that won’t exacerbate existing wounds. (Open-Toe only)
• Genuine Leather Uppercan be modified or cut away to provide even greater levels of pressure relief. (Open-Toe only)

Indications

• Wagner Grade 3 or greater ulcerations
• Bony prominences
• Long-term treatment of wounds and ulcerations
• Maximum post operative off-loading while still allowing for patient ambulation

Forefoot Offloading Shoe

The DARCO OrthoWedge is clinically proven to reduce weight bearing pressure on the forefoot which promotes faster healing after surgery, trauma or when forefoot wounds or ulcerations are present.

Features and Benefits

• Reduces forefoot pressure by as much as 57%!
• Square-toe design acts as a bumper to protect the toes.
• Ankle strap seats foot firmly in shoe to reduce heel slippage and eliminate friction.
• Removable forefoot closure eliminates buckle pressure.
• Zoned outsole has an aggressive tread under the midfoot.
• EVA insole features twice the padding of standard insoles and can be modified as needed.

Indications

• Post Surgical healing
• Forefoot trauma
• Wounds or ulcerations present under metatarsal heads and toes.
• Any situation that requires a pressure off-load of the forefoot.

Heel Offloading Shoe

The DARCO HeelWedge is clinically proven to off-load pressure from the heel by shifting weight to the mid and forefoot to promote faster healing after surgery, trauma or when wounds or ulcerations are present on the heel.

Features and Benefits

• Reduces Heel pressure by over 26%!
• Square Toe Design acts as a bumper to protect the toes.
• Ankle Strap seats foot firmly in shoe.
• Removable Forefoot Closure eliminates buckle pressure.
• Zoned Outsole has an aggressive tread under the midfoot where traction is needed most.
• EVA Insole features twice the padding of standard insoles and can be modified. Insole can be totally removed to accommodate DARCO’s innovative Pegg Assist customizable off-loading insole for an even more targeted off-load.
• Suggested Code: L3260

Indications

• Rear-foot trauma.
• Wounds or ulcerations present on the heel area.
• Post Surgical healing for either soft tissue or bony structure of the heel.

Offloading Insoles

The DARCO PegAssist™ Insole System features a multi-indication removable-peg chassis that effectively off-loads the plantar aspect of the foot after surgery or when wounds are present.

Features and Benefits

• Removable pegs allow for localized off-loading of wounds and ulcerations of the foot
• Pressure reduced by as much as 60% while allowing patient to remain ambulatory.
• Each insole has a 15mm combination Plastazote and Multi-Foam base with a 3mm Poron cover.
• PORON Cushioning cover eliminates the incidence of ring edema and edge abrasion.
• Stabilizer board included to maintain product integrity.