Glass and carbon composites have moved from specialist labs into everyday orthotic and prosthetic practice. The attraction is simple - high strength and stiffness at very low weight with the ability to tailor behaviour by changing weave, lay-up, and resin. This guide summarises what the materials are, why they matter clinically, and how to use them well from design through to follow up.
Carbon Composites
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When managing forefoot conditions like turf toe, hallux rigidus or sesamoiditis, clinicians often reach for a Morton’s extension - a simple yet effective modification designed to limit movement at the big toe joint. But do you need a fully custom orthotic to benefit from one? Not necessarily.