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Ortho wedge shoes?

Posted By: Michelle Anderson on 2008-10-13
In Reply to: Has anyone heard of Orthowood shoes? - LinK

Subject: Ortho wedge shoes?

Here is a picture of one: http://www.dme-direct.com/ortho-wedge-post-op-shoe/



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