Footwear Modifications
Excavations
Alternative Name(s): Aperture
Description
An hole is drilled out of the midsole of the shoe from the inside to create a well for a soft tissue lesion or bony prominence.
Examples of Use
Used to reduce vertical pressure on areas of the bottom of the foot. May be used for bony prominences or ulcers.
- Source: Pedorthic Association of Canada/Footwear Modifications
