ページを印刷する3.3. Bending the hook on the first brace side
Establish a diagnosis of the anatomic shape of the nail
Defining a connection area (2) of approx. 5 mm width (guess by
eye) for the loop. This area is normally located in the middle of the
toe but may also be located more to the side, if the nail is heavily
warped or rolled-in. (see Picture 1 + drawing 1a)
Drawing 1a
Bend the hook with the combination pliers:
Fix the brace in the area of the omega into the fixation pliers
Pre-bend the first hook with the combination pliers
Picture 2a
Picture 1
Picture 2b
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(pictures 2a, 2b)