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The OWLS orthosis is designed for controlling and decelerating initial loading, strategic progression of the center of pressure across the plantar surface of the foot during weight bearing, terminal stance strategy, swing phase dorsiflexion assist, and improving balance.
• Custom fabricated to patient needs
• Can be removed for wound inspection
• Offloads wound site to 0.5psi
• Mitigates shear forces across wound site
• Mitigates vertical pressure
• Manages volume fluctuations
The OWLS Wound Healing System can be used with any orthopedic anomaly that requires stabilization or support to ambulate, relief of heel, mid-foot, forefoot, and delayed closure of amputation site including as a post-operative walking orthosis, post-TAL procedure, Wagner 1-3 wounds where un-weighted ambulation is desired, immediate post-op forefoot or midfoot amputations, post-charcot, and rocker foot support. Used for the prevention and management of pressure injuries caused by ischemia, direct trauma, and/or respective stress often found in persons with diabetes mellitus, Charcot deformity, decreased sensation, and/or paralysis
| Articulated ankle | |
| CAM | ● |
| Foam | ● |
| Patellar tendon bearing | ● |
| Pneumatic | ● |
| Prefabricated | |
| Vacuum cushioned |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available | ● |
Acute Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Traumatic Wounds
Custom designed and fabricated to each patients specific needs
Orthomerica is a manufacturer of custom orthotic and prosthetic devices dedicated to healing wounds and the support for better life. OWLS wound healing orthoses are uniquely designed to heal lower extremity wounds based on location and severity.