Thanks, buddy, for liking the vid. For the current patients I've prescribed it to, the intention has been for temporary use. Usually the 6 week mark. If, however, they experience pain again without it, I'll have them use the brace long term.
Hi, the midfoot part of the splint is fitting first. The big toe is then pulled into a straight position, and then the toe section is fitted around the big toe. The splint is rigid, preventing the big toe from going back into the abnormal position. For the splint to work (or any splint on the market), the bunion must be flexible - that is, it can be straightened. If the bunion is rigid, splints won't work. While wearing the splint, the toe will be held straight, but when taken off, it will go back to the original position. Hope that made sense.
@@DrOzanAmir Thank you so much for answering. It does seem to straighten it out a little. But I thought you could do something with the part that has the numbers, tighten there somehow, so it would straighten out even more..
Joggers/ walking shoes or shoes with a soft leather upper, will likely fit the device. A women's court shoe won't accommodate it - they are too narrow and don't have adequate depth.
Great video. I will definitely start to look to use this in my clinic.
Thanks mate. Please let me know your outcomes.
I need on of this for a doral interphalangeal great toe dislocation.
Thanks fot another great video. Quick question, do you anticipate just a period of wearing the brace or will this be permanent for the patient?
Thanks, buddy, for liking the vid. For the current patients I've prescribed it to, the intention has been for temporary use. Usually the 6 week mark. If, however, they experience pain again without it, I'll have them use the brace long term.
How do you use it for bunion correction? How do you adjust it so that the toe becomes straighter?
Hi, the midfoot part of the splint is fitting first. The big toe is then pulled into a straight position, and then the toe section is fitted around the big toe. The splint is rigid, preventing the big toe from going back into the abnormal position.
For the splint to work (or any splint on the market), the bunion must be flexible - that is, it can be straightened. If the bunion is rigid, splints won't work.
While wearing the splint, the toe will be held straight, but when taken off, it will go back to the original position.
Hope that made sense.
@@DrOzanAmir Thank you so much for answering. It does seem to straighten it out a little. But I thought you could do something with the part that has the numbers, tighten there somehow, so it would straighten out even more..
@Nerthus9 no problem at all.
The 'numbers part' is only to adjust the bending angle when you push off, and not the bunion angle.
@@DrOzanAmir Ok, thank you so much!
This new device looks good to wear, but you won’t be able to put your shoes on.
Joggers/ walking shoes or shoes with a soft leather upper, will likely fit the device. A women's court shoe won't accommodate it - they are too narrow and don't have adequate depth.
Interesting device- this is one I designed, not as sturdy but less volume in a shoe…ua-cam.com/users/shortsYl2tToQP8CA?si=txhQ0QjL1f2FkLIf