EPITACT ALLUCE VALGO "CIPOLLA"
Medical device
Epitact Hallux Valgus "Onion" is used during the day to have better support and relief from the pain caused by hallux valgus. This orthosis can be used as a treatment but also as a prevention to limit the evolution of the hallux valgus by correcting the axis of the big toe.
Wearing the Corrective Orthosis daily allows you to correct and limit the development of the hallux valgus while giving relief to joint pain.The Corrective Orthosis adapts easily to any type of footwear. Contrary to rigid orthoses, this correction acts when walking on all causes that aggravate the deformation.
DIRECTIONS: first check that the big toe can still move sideways when you touch it. If not, do not use this device. Do not use the product overnight. The orthosis can be worn either on the right or left foot.
Positioning:
- Pass the forefoot into the containment band and then hood.
- Place the Epithelium tablet behind the onion.
- On the first day, don't try to straighten your big toe.
- Per 10 days, progressively straighten the big toe by pulling the device back.
- The device should be worn daily to achieve maximum effectiveness.