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WEDGE HEEL [4 records]

Record 1 2021-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
CONT

The heel wedge is able to reduce the load on the toe compared to a horse being barefoot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
CONT

Si la différence de hauteur entre les deux onglons est insuffisante pour une bonne suppression d'appui, alors on ajoute une talonnette sous l'onglon sain. Il en existe en bois ou en caoutchouc, à coller ou à clouer.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

A heel extending from the back of the shoe to the front of the shank and having a tread formed by an extension of the sole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
DEF

Type de talon qui se prolonge sous la cambrure à partir de laquelle il se raccorde à la semelle.

OBS

Formes fautives : talon wedge; talon plein; semelle compensée.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

medial heel wedge tilts the heel into varus and may be helpful in treatment of symptomatic pes planus and plantar fasciitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Footwear (Clothing)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Chaussures (Vêtements)

Spanish

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