Overview

The HV sock is a made to measure Polycotton Lycra sock (Class 1) medical device that has been designed as a full contact dynamic orthosis. The HV sock is recommended as a stand-alone garment where no rigid support is required. It can be used in the early management of Hallux Valgus deformity to defer surgical intervention and also in the post-operative management to ensure a successful surgical outcome and enhance functional potential post-surgery.

Features

• A full contact dynamic compression Lycra ankle sock
• Medial reinforcement panel to correct/­maintain great toe alignment
• Early management of developing Hallux Valgus deformity
• Post-operative management to maintain correction of Hallux Valgus deformity
• Post -operative scar management in conjunction with silicone gel as a softening agent.

Indications

Through dynamic compression it provides musculo-skeletal support and re-alignment of the great toe where the Hallux Valgus is not rigid as well as providing increased sensory and proprioceptive feedback. The HV sock is not intended as a treatment or cure but it is an intervention that can be used in the management of Hallux Valgus. 
 

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