Carbon Fiber Foot Plate

Other Names

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

• Carbon fiber insert
• Rigid foot plate
• Carbon graphite plate
• Morton’s extension plate (variant)
• Turf toe plate
• Rigid orthotic plate
• Stiff forefoot insert
• Full-length rigid insert

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Indications

• Hallux Rigidus
• Turf Toe (1st MTP sprain)
• Metatarsal Stress Fracture
• Lisfranc Injury
• Midfoot arthritis
• Post-operative forefoot or midfoot protection
• Severe forefoot pain requiring motion restriction

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Description

• Thin, rigid insert made of carbon fiber
• Placed inside the shoe beneath or in place of an insole
• Extends from heel to forefoot (often full-length)
• Limits bending at the forefoot and midfoot
• Reduces MTP joint dorsiflexion during gait
• Functions like an internal rocker sole
• Primary goal: protect injured structures by reducing motion and stress

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Medical Equipment Main
• Foot Pain Main

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