Hallux valgus brace
AssigneeCamp Scandinavia AB
InventorJan F. A. Smits
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Abstract
The invention relates to a hallux valgus brace, i.e. a brace designed for treatment of non-rigid hallux valgus. The brace comprises a three point lever means for correcting the position of the big toe. According to the invention the complete brace is designed to be located distally of the metatarsal joint. Preferably, the brace comprises a proximal pad pressing on the first phalanx of the big toe, a distal pad pressing on the distal end of the first phalanx of the big toe, and a lever arm pressing on the ball of the foot. The brace can be used during walking and other activities.
Claims8
A hallux valgus brace comprising a three point lever means for correcting the position of the big toe, wherein the complete brace including the three point lever means is designed to be located distally of the metatarsal joint, the brace comprising a frame, sized and configured to be located substantially under the toes and at a first end providing a first force at a first point on the medial side of the first phalanx of the big toe, at a location between the big toe and the second toe providing a second force at a second point on the lateral side of the distal end of the big toe, and at a second end providing a third force a third point on the ball of the foot;
- wherein the brace comprises a proximal pad pressing on the first phalanx of the big toe, a distal pad pressing on the distal end of the big toe, and a lever arm pressing on the ball of the foot;
- wherein the distal pad is disposed on an adjustable arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.