BASIC Footpiece

When to Take Measurements
It is important that the edema is at its most reduced state. Most often this is found first thing in the morning or at the end of treatment.

Measurement Points
Measure the affected foot's midfoot circumference, A1, and length, X. The length is measured from the proximal (posterior) border of either the 1st or 5th metatarsal head (bunion), which ever is shorter, to the posterior most aspect of the heel. This measurement should be made across the floor - not along the side of the patient’s foot.

Next, match A1 to a respective-sized OTS footpiece. If a match cannot be made, a custom footpiece will be required.

Next, compare X to the OTS regular length and long length measurements. (If the lymphedema footpiece option is checked, then 2 cms must be added to X to determine if an OTS footpiece will suffice.) If X falls within a 0.5 - 1.0 cm of one of these OTS lengths, then in the space next to the appropriate length enter the number of footpieces you would like in that given size. If the length measurement is not within 1.0 centimeter of either OTS length, a custom footpiece is required.