3TO BRACE Set Of Instructions - Page 8

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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

(pictures 2a, 2b)