Written by: Cherri Choate, DPM
7/8/2009

It is always difficult to determine if and how much heel lift to add to an orthotic.   Addition of an 1/8" lift is common and this amount usually fits into most shoes without incident.  If you want an intrinsic lift, but you only want a small amount then just add in the Special Instrucitons to "Leave Heel Contact Point Full Thickness."  This will translate to a 1-4 mm "intrinsic" heel lift , depending on the original plate thickness. If the patient seems to need more, it can be added at a later date.  This is a simple way to get a "free" heel lift.

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