Hallux Valgus is a common foot deformity affecting 23% of adults. It is one of the most performed orthopedic procedures, with over 7,400 cases annually in Switzerland. Current post-operative methods, relying on tapes and separators, are uncomfortable and insufficiently reliable in maintaining toe correction, contributing to a 24.8% recurrence rate. We are developing a customized 3D-printed orthosis to maintain optimal alignment, enhance comfort, and reduce surgeons' workload. A. Saconney-Pfister, biomechanical engineer specialized in 3D technology, and V. Dubois-Ferrière, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and expert in foot and ankle surgery at the renowned Assal Center, lead the project. The scalable market, with over 700K surgeries annually in the EU and US, offers significant growth potential.
