This soft cushion gel support is ideal for individuals needing additional cushion and support under their lesser toes.
USES:
• Hammertoe Contractures
• Painful Digital Calluses
• Plantar Plate Injuries
• Morton’s Neuromas
• Claw Toes
The Sulcus Support is a soft cushion gel pad designed to provide cushioning and support beneath the lesser toes — particularly across the sulcus region where the toes meet the forefoot. It is commonly selected for conditions where the lesser toes experience abnormal plantar pressure or are inadequately cushioned, including hammertoe contractures, plantar plate injuries, and Morton's neuroma. The device improves comfort by distributing load across a broader surface area beneath the digital bases.
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Q1: What is Morton's neuroma and how can a sulcus support help?
A: Morton's neuroma is a benign enlargement of the plantar digital nerve, most commonly occurring between the third and fourth metatarsals. It produces burning, shooting, or electric pain in the forefoot and toes. Offloading the affected interspace with a pad or support can reduce nerve compression and improve comfort as part of conservative management.
Q2: How is a sulcus support different from a metatarsal pad?
A: A metatarsal pad is positioned beneath the metatarsal shafts to transfer load away from the heads. A sulcus support is positioned further distal — beneath the digit bases and sulcus — providing cushioning in a slightly different anatomical zone. Some individuals benefit from one or both, depending on the location of their discomfort.
Q3: Can I use a sulcus support with hammertoe contractures?
A: Yes. Hammertoe contractures can create increased pressure at the digital bases. A sulcus support provides a cushioning layer beneath the contracted toes, reducing focal discomfort. It is best used in conjunction with appropriate footwear depth to avoid compressing the toes against the top of the shoe.
Q4: Is this product appropriate for individuals with diabetes?
A: Individuals with diabetes should consult their podiatrist before using any plantar offloading device, as neuropathy may reduce the ability to detect pressure-related injury. When appropriate, offloading supports may be recommended under professional guidance as part of diabetic foot care.
