Postoperative immobilisation orthosis for surgically corrected hallux valgus

A postoperative immobilisation orthosis was developed at the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, and applied from the first postoperative day as an alternative device for ambulation of patients who have undergone hallux valgus surgery while maintai...

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Published inProsthetics and orthotics international Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 278
Main Authors Unver, B, Sampiyon, O, Karatosun, V, Gunal, I, Angin, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.12.2004
Subjects
Female
Hallux Valgus - surgery
Humans
Immobilization - instrumentation
Middle Aged
Polyethylene
Postoperative Care
Splints
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Summary:A postoperative immobilisation orthosis was developed at the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, and applied from the first postoperative day as an alternative device for ambulation of patients who have undergone hallux valgus surgery while maintaining the corrected position. The orthosis is constructed with polyethylene thermoplastic sheet of 3mm thickness and Velcro. During the ambulation period, there was no complication or complaint due to its application and the position of the great toe was maintained. The time of the orthotic application was six weeks. The orthosis has allowed patients to walk with full weight bearing from the postoperative first day without any complication or recurrence.
ISSN:0309-3646
DOI:10.3109/03093640409167760