- The Hallux Valgus Night Splint uses an individually adjustable lever mechanism to correct the position of your metatarsophalangeal joint while you wear it
- Constant wearing achieves stretching of the soft tissue and the joint capsule
- Observe that the splint is not made to work as an ambulatory splint
- Adjust the blue foam that it sits under the bunion prominence and avoid any pressure on the prominence
- Secure the velcro strap well around the midfoot (avoid fastening it loosely or tightly)
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Indication
- Hallux valgus – conservative and post-operative
Contraindication
- Material interactions/allergies
- Do not wear directly on injured, irritated or damaged skin
- Blood circulatory and lymphatic disorders
- Sensory disorders of the feet (e.g. diabetes mellitus)
- Arthritis urica (gout attack)
Size 1 - EUR 34-36
Size 2 - EUR 37-40
Size 3 - EUR 41-46
Product of Germany
ofa bamberg Hallux Valgus Night Splint
1 Ensure suitable size and use over intact skin only
2 Place your big toe in the front part of the splint so that the foam padding lies below the bunion joint
3 To secure the splint, guide the narrow Velcro strap around the outside of your foot and through the notch in the splint on the top of your foot. Tighten it until the required correction position is reached, and fasten the strap. Ensure that the product is secure but not so tight that it causes pinching
4 Remove immediately before standing and walking
5 Allow 2-3 weeks adjustment period and expect mild discomfort within this period