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Is there some sort of splint (that actually works) that can hold the big toe away from the second toe?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes, but...: There are splints made to help hold the toe in a proper position. I often use these after surgery for a few months to protect the toe while it's healing. However, these splints themselves will not correct a bunion. Look at hapad.Com for a nighttime bunion regulator and a viscoelastic toe spacer.
Answered 4/13/2018
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Yes: Most of the splint are used at night and can be found in a catalog or drug store. During the day you can use a toe spacer. They will not correct the positon of the toe forever.
Answered 3/17/2018
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