I have always been taught that when casting, to plantarflex the first ray to get the best orthotic outcome. When the plantarflexing of the ray is not possible, i.e. forefoot varus that you can post up to the deformity. When trying to reduce grf under the 1st way, you should add a reverse morton's extension or 1st ray cut-out. I work in an o and p lab among many certified orthotists. Whenever they see a severe pes planovalgus foot/pronated foot in either an adult or child, they immediately post/wedge under the 1st metatarsal. Isn't this increasing grf under the 1st and jamming the joint by dorsiflexing the 1st ray? My supervisor frequently does this in children, especially when they demonstrate hypotonic, down syndrome, a pronated foot, cp, etc. Can you do this? Thanks
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Nic Vaughn C.Ped
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