Using carbon plate inserts or stiff orthotics to prevent big toe bending in hallux limitus can lead to permanent loss of function if used long-term. — Whalespan
Using carbon plate inserts or stiff orthotics to prevent big toe bending in hallux limitus can lead to permanent loss of function if used long-term.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“the very you know the initial intervention is carbon plate under the toe so they sell these little inserts where you can put in your shoe so that your big toe isn't bending at all some type of um orthotic or very stiff shoe and these patients are be like oh this feels great and I'm like yes because you're not moving it anymore but if you stay on that path too long you'll lose the ability forever”