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One of the most common clinical pictures is the hallux
valgus, a deformation of the big toe in the shape of an X. Shoes that
are too narrow, high-heeled or too small do not give the big toe any
room for a natural position. It will be pushed to the side, with the
ball strongly protruding. If the foot remains constantly in this
un-natural position, a permanent deformation will develop. Without
correction, the big toe will not be able to return to its natural
position any more. The valgus position may then be so marked that in the
shoe the big toe will be forced under the neighboring toes. The
consequence: Great pain from putting load on and moving the toe which
make natural walking and standing impossible.
The human foot has to bear the whole weight of the
body every day. Deformations of the basic toe joint due to wrong or
excessive load are quite frequent, especially with female patients.
The BORT Valco®
Hallux Valgus splint made of unbreakable ABS plastic material is a
conservative therapy in the hallux valgus treatment. It corrects the
unnatural X-position of the big toe and straightens it. |
