As one of the leading companies in the field of orthoses, OPED GmbH develops, manufactures and sells medical devices. In 2010, approximately 300 employees were working on the development, manufacture, reprocessing and sale of products in the purpose-built Medizinpark Valley. With over 20 years of experience, OPED is a market leader in Germany and Switzerland. The company has operations at five locations worldwide. Customers from hospitals, clinics, GP surgeries, medical suppliers and care homes for the elderly are given a personal service. With comprehensive aftercare concepts, patients are looked after from the start of their medical care until their full recovery.
I am currently wearing the vacoped but for someting this expensive, it is giving me still quite a lot of discomfort: I generally choose to not put the top part on because it presses into the top part of my foot really badly, which almost led to a beginning pressure ulcer. Also, since I've come down to almost 0 degrees, all along the process, I've never managed to keep the heel against the back of the boot, no mater how tight I pull the straps.
Hello, I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with our product. It’s important that the orthosis is not closed too tightly. As soon as you feel the first resistance from the Velcro strap, it should be fastened immediately. Additionally, the vacuum cushion must be readjusted every time the foot is removed from the orthosis. With the vacuum cushion, you have the possibility of an individual adjustment. You can move the beads inside the cushion in such a way that a "hollow space" is created exactly at the pressure point.If the discomfort persists, I recommend contacting your treating physician or the medical supply store that provided the device. Best regards. Your OPED Team
@@OPEDGmbHde Thank you for your (unexpected) reply. However, my not too satisfied mind feels the need to express that your recommendations do not really make sense. Personally, I think there is still room for improvement of the shape of the boot (in the way I am wearing/have worn it. I have tried many different ways of adjusting it, and I ahve read the manual carefully also, so I was aware of the existence of the beads and their adjustability. However, for me, the top part which is hard plastic, actually was pressing through the velcro part that when closed covers the top of the foot, because there are no beads there. Also, as the angle of the ankle changes, the ankle strap (second one) cannot always fall into the groove that exists in the top part of the boot, but rather falls on the edge of it. Finally, I still do not have a way to keep my heel pressed against the heel of the boot, because the "sock" always slides to the front, do you have any recommendation for that? Thank you
@@OPEDInternational Hello, I have sent an e-mail and a follow-up email to the address you provided but I have heard nothing yet. Are your colleagues perhaps waiting for the moment I am done with my rehab and not using the boot anymore before they reply?
Hi, we respond to emails within 24 hours on weekdays. If you haven't received a reply yet, we have not received your email. You are welcome to contact our customer service by phone at 08024 608182-10 with your request.
Hi there I was in Chicago last week for AAOP annual meeting . I am a CPO in Houston TX and need some more information about the boots. Where do we order it from for our patients?
I am currently using one of these and find it uncomfortable on teh top of my foot near my ankle. It presses down causing pain even when not using my leg. Any advice on how to stop this?
Hi Darren, yes, pressure points should not occure. Please use the vacuum function to reshape the beads: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iph3dDszypw.html How this works: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F-XxgcMaQQE.html&pp=ygUUdmFjb3BlZCByZSBkbyB2YWN1dW0%3D If you still have problems or find it difficult please contact us at customerservice@oped.de and let us know the country you are from so we can arrange a support call with one of our professionals. All the best!
The Vadoplex is a registered aid and should be covered by health insurance in most cases. You are welcome to enquire about this with your health insurance company.
Used one after plaster for some weeks following an Achilles rupture which required surgery with the appropriate sole. Not an uncomfortable boot had couple of liners so able to wash and dry.
As the Vacoped has a certain height, it is possible to order a so-called "levelling sole" from us or you can have a sole fitted to your own shoe in a medical supply store. This allows you to stand up straight and avoid problems with your hips.
@@OPEDInternationalhi, thank you for responding to me yesterday, i just came back from the hospital, and I spoke to the podiatrist and she goes it's not a good thing to elevate the foot that much because it becomes unbalanced the other foot becomes too bouncy, so in here it's my husband's foot who's uneven and we do have the healthy foot elevated already but, after 3 days using it by husband is having hip pain from standing up being uneven, let's say we would like to order your leveling sole, how much would it cost? And if you can send me a link that would be very helpful, PS: we live in Canberra ACT, do you deliver in our area?. Thanks
Currently suffering from an Achilles rupture that I’m treating non op. I will say the transition to neutral where u change the bottom foot plate is uncomfortable. Like very uncomfortable. Other then that I had no problems but again very uncomfortable last stage
Hello Lou, unfortunately, an Achilles tendon rupture is a very unpleasant injury. Because you have to stand at an unusual angle to avoid putting strain on the Achilles tendon, it can feel very uncomfortable to be back in the neutral position. It is best to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and whether it is already time to change your position.
Yes, achilles tendon ruptures are an indication to be treated with VACOped Short. But due to its smaller size VACOped Short only offers range of motion up to 20° - in contrary the regular VACOped offers range of motion up to 30°. Please talk to your treating doctor if using VACOped Short is a possible achilles tendon rupture treatment for you!
Hi Carlo, it's two different items. You either get one VACOankle for LEFT or for RIGHT. Instruction for use: drive.google.com/file/d/1BUnjYkX-Z-7-LkvugcKo8IABbw82S45q/view
@@OPEDInternational gotcha cheers Any tips for comfort? My heel of my foot is really painful in the boot now I'm putting weight on my leg it's causing my heel to go hard and flat
@@Hooleyboi26 This sounds like a problem with the vacuum cushion. Maybe you need a replacement, please contact one of our subs in the country you are located in: US contact: info@opedmedical.com UK contact: enquiries@oped.biz AU contact: info@oapl.com.au Rest/Global: mail@oped.de The customer service teams are going to help you as soon as possible and will send you a replacement if needed.
Bula, i had a serious sprain to my right ankle in june 2015, i've had medical checks, x-rays, physiotherapy checks, it's just deteriorating to the point that, right now, my foot, is just a bother when moving about, i stumble here and every
No! This is far too little support for a tendon rupture, is placing the foot in the wrong position and does not protect the tendon in the rear of the ankle. OPED makes a boot specifically for achilles tendon ruptures, called VacoPed.
Hey, ruptured my right achilles two weeks ago. The boot was causing a lot of swelling, pain and discomfort from the heat. Found that removing the boot and resting the foot angled down and sideways on a pillow when working during the day eliminated all these issues. However, slightly unsure if this is okej or if it may affect the healing process, could not find anything on it online. So, my question is, is this a sensible thing to do. I'm still using the boot when sleeping and when moving around. Thanks
hi im wearing 1 of these boots to heal a uslcle on my sole im not a diabetic i have neropathy my ankle has swollen plus my leg what should i do as its wrkjng gor ths uscler healing up
Got mine fitted done a few vlogs off it on my channel...ive got it on for 11 week's....6 week's to go...its part off me now much better than the cast I had on in 1st week!
Yes you can, but you only should if your doctor allows you to do so. This depends on the treatment, your injury and healing process. Too early weight bearing can be harmful! So please speak to your treating doctor.
@@OPEDInternational Not sure how you're meant to walk on it when it's set at the initial 30 degree angle though. I found myself almost doing the splits to get my foot on the floor when it was at that angle!
I had this fitted today and will have to wear it for 8 weeks to heal my ruptured Achilles’ tendon . Looks like a good bit of kit, very sturdy and professional I think they are about £300 to purchase in Uk 🇬🇧
@James Cooper yes that’s right thank God for the NHS, mine was also free but I was just saying that they are about £300 to buy . I believe as the weeks go by the hospital call you in and adjust the incline of the foot by gradually decreasing the angle of the foot in increments . If you look closely there’s a plastic key fitted into it that they adjust the mechanism with 👍
@James Cooper good luck with your recovery mate 👍 hope u get better and fighting fit.. I’ll update you when I get called back and see what they have to say 👌
@James Cooper Just had one fitted today! Just like yourself, the hospital have said they'll call me back in 4 weeks to adjust the angle, then again 2 weeks after that. I'm scared of taking it off even to just wash as knowing me I wouldn't be able to put it back together 🤣
@James Cooper My doctor was a bit vague about whether I should be adjusting it myself but I've heard other people like yourself say we should be doing it ourselves. I'm gonna attmept it I think. Been over two weeks with it now and can (awkwardly) walk on it without crutches.
This device is life changing and one time purchase. I have been using it about 4 months and alert me when my values go below 70 which help me a lot when the glucose values are not in range.
