One of the most common clinical pictures is the hallux valgus, a deformation of the big toe in the shape of an X. Shoes that are too narrow, high-heeled or too small do not give the big toe any room for a natural position. It will be pushed to the side, with the ball strongly protruding. If the foot remains constantly in this un-natural position, a permanent deformation will develop. Without correction, the big toe will not be able to return to its natural position any more. The valgus position may then be so marked that in the shoe the big toe will be forced under the neighboring toes. The consequence: Great pain from putting load on and moving the toe which make natural walking and standing impossible.

The BORT Valco® Hallux Valgus splint made of unbreakable ABS plastic material is a conservative therapy in the hallux valgus treatment. It corrects the unnatural X-position of the big toe and straightens it.