MA Spacer (MIS Akin Spacer)
Toe Separator

Ensures the surgical outcome after MIS Akin surgery with approx. 10° overcorrection

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Soft, viscoelastic silicone Ensures the surgical outcome by fixing corrected toes Adapts individually to the contours of the toes Size: 11 mm (standard size) Colour: White

Indications:

• postoperative care of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery (Akin osteotomy without osteosynthesis material)
• conservative treatment of hallux valgus

Suggestion for postoperative care:

• one week after surgery: Taping and use of the toe separator
• for approx. 4-6 weeks: change the tape weekly and, while doing so, clean and reuse the MA Spacer
• from week 7: independent use of the toe separator by the patient for approx. 4 weeks

Example of use with MECRON ReadyDressment Strips:

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Place the separator between the first and second toes.
The notch points in a proximal direction; make sure that there is no hollow space in a proximal direction between the MA Spacer and the space between the toes. The longer part points in a dorsal direction and the short part is for use in the plantar region.
Use MECRON ReadyDressment Strips to fix the toe separator.

Purpose:

• ensures the surgical outcome after MIS Akin surgery with approx. 10° overcorrection
• ensures the desired osteotomy angle correction even in narrow (postoperative) shoes
• corrects and separates toes that are close together
• Fixes and aligns toes that have undergone surgery/corrected toes in the desired position using tapes
• provides protection from pressure pain

Features:

• biocompatible and non-slip
• soft, smooth medical silicone for high wearing comfort
• the material adapts individually to the contours of the toes
• washable and can be disinfected, if required, therefore more hygienic than other materials
• can be used on the left or right foot

Further Information:

Supplementary product:

MECRON ReadyDressment Strips Elastic Stabilising Strips (optionally available) Ideally suited for aligning toes that have undergone surgery/corrected toes in the desired position and fixing the MA Spacer.

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