The invention is an ankle derotation and subtalar stabilization system
that incorporates a pivoting adjustable-tension oblique tether strap that
is anchored to both a forefoot component and leg component, and that is
contiguous with pivoting adjustable-tension derotation strap that passes
behind the leg and that is secured to a leg component. The system
restrains oppositely directed rotation between the foot and the leg, and
can actually after the normal biochemical relationship in a manner that
produces foot rotation in a direction opposite to that which is normally
coupled with leg rotation, without restriction of upward and downward
foot movement. The primary application for the system is restraint of
excessive subtalar joint inversion, leg external rotation, and
anterolateral rotary displacement of the talus, but it can also be
configured to restrain subtalar eversion and leg internal rotation
through its incorporation into the structure of an ankle orthosis or
shoe.