The Scaphoid Pad orthosis is indicated for which condition?

The Scaphoid Pad orthosis is indicated for which condition?

• A. Pes planus
• B. Subtalar neutral eversion or inversion abnormalities of the calcaneus
• C. Metarsalgia
• D. Upper cervical SCI

Answer: (A)

The scaphoid pad orthosis is designed to support the medial longitudinal arch by placing a pad under the navicular (scaphoid) region of the foot. In pes planus (flat foot), the arch tends to collapse and the foot pronates; the scaphoid pad helps elevate and stabilize the arch, reducing excessive calcaneal eversion during stance and improving overall foot alignment. That makes it particularly well suited for flat-foot conditions. Other options don’t fit as well because hindfoot alignment issues (subtalar neutral eversion or inversion abnormalities of the calcaneus) are about the rearfoot position and may require different hindfoot-oriented devices; metatarsalgia involves forefoot load distribution and is usually addressed with forefoot pads or metatarsal pads, while upper cervical spinal injury is unrelated to foot orthoses.

The scaphoid pad orthosis is designed to support the medial longitudinal arch by placing a pad under the navicular (scaphoid) region of the foot. In pes planus (flat foot), the arch tends to collapse and the foot pronates; the scaphoid pad helps elevate and stabilize the arch, reducing excessive calcaneal eversion during stance and improving overall foot alignment. That makes it particularly well suited for flat-foot conditions.

Other options don’t fit as well because hindfoot alignment issues (subtalar neutral eversion or inversion abnormalities of the calcaneus) are about the rearfoot position and may require different hindfoot-oriented devices; metatarsalgia involves forefoot load distribution and is usually addressed with forefoot pads or metatarsal pads, while upper cervical spinal injury is unrelated to foot orthoses.