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I'm looking for cheaper Orthotics alternatives

Posted by motorcarrier @motorcarrier, Jan 6, 2022

My podiatrist ordered orthotics to help with a fracrured 5th metatarsal in my left foot. He ordered what's called L3000 UCB type Berkley Shells. He ordered two, apparently one for each foot. These orthotics are $300 each and are not covered by Medicare or my Plan G supplement so I declined. Are there any alternatives to the one in the attached photo?

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pegleg27 | @pegleg27 | Mar 1, 2022
In reply to @donnacarp "I broke a ligament in the bottom of my foot in a yoga class after I..." + (show)
@donnacarp

I broke a ligament in the bottom of my foot in a yoga class after I moved to NY. It took 5 years and 5 doctors which were MDs and podiatrists until someone finally saw the fracture. I had surgery for repair but there is still a lump in the center of the bottom, metatarsal area. I cannot walk barefoot at all, my foot looks deformed but at least I can now walk without pain as long as I have the right shoes and an athletic store recommended a great pair of over the counter orthotics. Currex. They come in arch heights and some other measurements and I have 4 pair which I move around. I buy the high arch ones for runners. I do have high arches and the extra arch support takes the pressure off my metatarsal area. One doc recommended I wear Hoka One One Bondi shoes so I bought those also. I have found that the Bondi and the Clifton of that brand work really well for my foot and I have maybe 6 pair so I just don't even bother to wear anything else except in the freezing weather when I wear UGG boots that have removable insoles so that I can change the shearling inside or wash the insoles. - I wear them barefoot. The UGG womens boots with removable insoles are difficult to find, mine are old. I wear slippers with arch support as well or put shearling inside them. The insoles cost $49.95 and they also have them at zappos.com

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Was it the LisFranc ligament? I fractured Mine as well. Apparently it is the only ligament that they call a fracture because it holds all the bones in your foot together.

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donnacarp | @donnacarp | Mar 1, 2022

oh my God, I don't know but I am going to see if I can look it up. Thank you.

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itnoc | @itnoc | 1 day ago

I don't know of any less expensive options for the orthotics your Podiatrist ordered. I, was prescribed custom orthotics this week and Medicare and Part G Supplimental won't pay ( $300 per foot). Medicare did pay for 2 air heel cushions and a boot I wear at night, but I don't have a fracture. I have heel bursitis and Plantar Fasiitis. I've see hard heel cups kind of like your pictured ones at CVS Pharmacy as an over the counter option. Or, ask your foot doctor what Medicare WILL pay for your condition.

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