Dez Bryant of the Cowboys Using Orthotics after Foot Surgery

While watching the Dallas Cowboys play yesterday, I enjoyed the game announcers discussion about Dallas Cowboy, Dez Bryant, and his recent foot surgery. Dez Bryant sustained a fifth metatarsal fracture, which was surgically treated. According to the announcers, he is now in orthotics for both feet. Orthotic devices are designed to support the foot, control abnormal motion, protect areas of the foot, and to accommodate things like limb length deformities and other structural deformities. Custom molded orthotic devices are only designed for the individual person, as they are made from custom casts or computer scans. Additionally, special shoe gear may be necessary to protect the surgical site, and according to the reports during NFL Sunday, Dez Bryant also had special shoes to go with his new orthotics. Orthotic devices can help a wide range of foot issues: fatigue, arch pain, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, neuromas, neuritis, flat feet, high arched feet, bunions, hallux limitus, and other conditions.