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The OWLS range of Walkers from Orthomerica are custom-made orthotic devices designed to offload the diabetic foot. The advanced design of the OWLS ranges patients ambulatory while simultaneously supporting the foot and ankle to promote wound healing. OWLS walkers stabilise the foot & ankle supporting the limb to help promote all of the health benefits associated with mobility.
Diabetic ulcers, which are common in patients who have an orthopaedic anomaly and/or a neuropathic foot, present a significant treatment challenge, which the OWLS line of orthoses can help address. The OWLS range of lower limb solutions includes the WHO, Shark-O, ADO (Advanced Diabetic Orthosis), and the new CLAW™ System (Carbon Laminate Alignment Walker).
To order please download and complete the appropriate order form and email it to our customer service team. If you require any assistance please contact Customer Services.
WHO & SHARKO order form
ADO order form
WHO HEEL RELIEF
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Used in conjunction with the ADO nighttime orthosis
- Used as a post-operative walking orthosis
- Wagner 1-3 wounds where un-weighted ambulation is desired
WHO CHOPART RELIEF
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the ankle and amputated site. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated distal end pad with an extra 3/16” P-Cell® cushions amputation site during ambulation.
- Immediate post-Chopart or Laisfranc amputation
- Protection of amputation
- Delayed closure at the amputation site
- Relief for ulcer/wound which develops post Chopart or Lisfranc amputation
WHO FOREFOOT RELIEF
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” Aliplast foam, outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated foot bed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment. The forefoot design may be constructed as a solid ankle or with articulated ankle and plantar-flexion stop in patients where ankle motion is desirable.
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Used in conjunction with the ADO night-time orthosis
- Used as a post-operative walking orthosis
- Wagner 1-3 wounds where un-weighted ambulation is desired
- Post Achilles tendon lengthening Procedure
- Forefoot design may be constructed with articulated ankle and plantar-flexion stop in patients where ankle motion is desirable
WHO MIDFOOT AFO
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated foot bed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment. The foot bed may be designed to provide wound relief at the midfoot or forefoot. An outer sole has a rocker at the forefoot to provide a transition to toe-off during ambulation. A distal plastic guard helps protect toes.
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Relief for midfoot ulcer during ambulation
- Post-TAL with plantar ulcer
- Immediate post-operative forefoot or midfoot amputation
- Post-Charcot support and Rocker foot support
- Post-Calcanectomy
ADO (ADVANCED DIABETIC ORTHOSIS)
Custom to measurements. Features: Inner lining made from soft foam to help protect the skin. Outer liner constructed of firm EVA to maintain shape while accommodating volume changes of the leg. Rigid posterior shell constructed to allow full heel relief in every plane while maintaining the ankle angle at 90°. The extended foot section extends beyond the toes to help protect the toes from ulceration. ADO has a non-skid sole to allow patients to ambulate short distances in the home.
- Wagner 1+ ulceration of the heel. Can be constructed to accommodate malleolus and forefoot wounds
- Post-Operative wound care, ADO easily accommodates a Wound VAC
- Post-Calcanectomy
SHARK-O CHARCOT ORTHOSIS
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded copolymer anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated footbed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment.
Used for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers caused by ischemia, direct trauma and/or repetitive stress often found in persons with Diabetes Mellitus, Charcot deformity, Decreased sensation and/or paralysis, Foot fractures
Resources
WHO & SHARKO order form
ADO order form
Orthomerica Owls Range System Flyer
Orthomerica OWLS offloading flow chart
Orthomerica OWLS White Paper 1
Orthomerica OWLS White Paper 2
Orthomerica OWLS shark-o White Paper
The OWLS range of Walkers from Orthomerica are custom-made orthotic devices designed to offload the diabetic foot. The advanced design of the OWLS ranges patients ambulatory while simultaneously supporting the foot and ankle to promote wound healing. OWLS walkers stabilise the foot & ankle supporting the limb to help promote all of the health benefits associated with mobility.
Diabetic ulcers, which are common in patients who have an orthopaedic anomaly and/or a neuropathic foot, present a significant treatment challenge, which the OWLS line of orthoses can help address. The OWLS range of lower limb solutions includes the WHO, Shark-O, ADO (Advanced Diabetic Orthosis), and the new CLAW™ System (Carbon Laminate Alignment Walker).
To order please download and complete the appropriate order form and email it to our customer service team. If you require any assistance please contact Customer Services.
WHO & SHARKO order form
ADO order form
WHO HEEL RELIEF
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Used in conjunction with the ADO nighttime orthosis
- Used as a post-operative walking orthosis
- Wagner 1-3 wounds where un-weighted ambulation is desired
WHO CHOPART RELIEF
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the ankle and amputated site. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated distal end pad with an extra 3/16” P-Cell® cushions amputation site during ambulation.
- Immediate post-Chopart or Laisfranc amputation
- Protection of amputation
- Delayed closure at the amputation site
- Relief for ulcer/wound which develops post Chopart or Lisfranc amputation
WHO FOREFOOT RELIEF
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” Aliplast foam, outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated foot bed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment. The forefoot design may be constructed as a solid ankle or with articulated ankle and plantar-flexion stop in patients where ankle motion is desirable.
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Used in conjunction with the ADO night-time orthosis
- Used as a post-operative walking orthosis
- Wagner 1-3 wounds where un-weighted ambulation is desired
- Post Achilles tendon lengthening Procedure
- Forefoot design may be constructed with articulated ankle and plantar-flexion stop in patients where ankle motion is desirable
WHO MIDFOOT AFO
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated foot bed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment. The foot bed may be designed to provide wound relief at the midfoot or forefoot. An outer sole has a rocker at the forefoot to provide a transition to toe-off during ambulation. A distal plastic guard helps protect toes.
- Any orthopaedic anomaly that requires stabilisation or support for ambulation
- Relief for midfoot ulcer during ambulation
- Post-TAL with plantar ulcer
- Immediate post-operative forefoot or midfoot amputation
- Post-Charcot support and Rocker foot support
- Post-Calcanectomy
ADO (ADVANCED DIABETIC ORTHOSIS)
Custom to measurements. Features: Inner lining made from soft foam to help protect the skin. Outer liner constructed of firm EVA to maintain shape while accommodating volume changes of the leg. Rigid posterior shell constructed to allow full heel relief in every plane while maintaining the ankle angle at 90°. The extended foot section extends beyond the toes to help protect the toes from ulceration. ADO has a non-skid sole to allow patients to ambulate short distances in the home.
- Wagner 1+ ulceration of the heel. Can be constructed to accommodate malleolus and forefoot wounds
- Post-Operative wound care, ADO easily accommodates a Wound VAC
- Post-Calcanectomy
SHARK-O CHARCOT ORTHOSIS
Custom to Cast or Scan from all industry-standard file formats. Features: Liner made from ¼” aliplast foam. Outer shell constructed of polypropylene for maximum control of the foot and ankle complex. Moulded copolymer anterior internal shell to limit shear forces and lock the leg in securely. Tri-laminated footbed consisting of two densities EVA and one layer of P-Cell® to help protect the foot during treatment.
Used for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers caused by ischemia, direct trauma and/or repetitive stress often found in persons with Diabetes Mellitus, Charcot deformity, Decreased sensation and/or paralysis, Foot fractures
WHO & SHARKO order form
ADO order form
Orthomerica Owls Range System Flyer
Orthomerica OWLS offloading flow chart
Orthomerica OWLS White Paper 1
Orthomerica OWLS White Paper 2
Orthomerica OWLS shark-o White Paper
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