Heel lifts such as those shown here are used to ensure proper positioning of the ankle joint and tendon when treating an Achilles tendon rupture nonoperatively. As the tendon heals, segments of the heel lift (each one about 2 cm in height) are removed one at a time over a period of weeks.
Courtesy of Blake Reid Boggess, DO, FAAFP.
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