Custom-molded orthotics in postoperative hallux valgus immobilization

Bunion surgery is one of the most frequently performed operations on the foot. The majority of established procedures use some form of soft tissue manipulation with or without an osteotomy as the means of achieving correction. Long-term success depends on operative technique and adequate postoperati...

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Published in:	Orthopedics (Thorofare, N.J.) Vol. 15; no. 4; p. 449
Main Authors:	Donatto, K C, Rightor, N, D'Ambrosia, R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1992
Subjects:	Hallux Valgus - surgery Humans Immobilization Orthotic Devices Postoperative Care - methods Splints
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Summary:	Bunion surgery is one of the most frequently performed operations on the foot. The majority of established procedures use some form of soft tissue manipulation with or without an osteotomy as the means of achieving correction. Long-term success depends on operative technique and adequate postoperative immunobilization. The authors describe a custom-molded thermoplast splint that effectively maintains hallux position in the healing phase of hallux valgus surgery. It is easy to construct, comfortable to wear, and has several advantages over other forms of immobilization.
ISSN:	0147-7447
DOI:	10.3928/0147-7447-19920401-08