KR102890710B1 - Braces tailored for patients with early Hallux valgus - Google Patents

Braces tailored for patients with early Hallux valgus

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Abstract

본 발명은 무지외반증 초기 1, 2단계 환자들이 사용할 수 있는 교정장치에 관한 것으로, 자세하게는 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer, TPE)와 항균성 필라멘트를 활용하여 3D 프린팅을 통해 환자의 발에 맞춤형으로 제작하되 착용시 발생하는 건막류 통증을 줄이고 벗겨짐을 방지할 수 있는 무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치에 관한 것이다.
본 발명은 교육부와 한국연구재단의 재원으로 지원을 받아 수행된 3단계 산학연협력 선도대학 육성사업(LINC 3.0)의 연구결과이다.
- NTIS 과제번호: 1345370645
- (기관)연구개발과제번호: LINC3.0-2023-26
The present invention relates to a corrective device that can be used by patients with early stage 1 and 2 hallux valgus, and more specifically, to a corrective device for patients with early stage hallux valgus that is customized to the patient's foot through 3D printing using thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and antibacterial filament, and that reduces pain caused by bunions when worn and prevents peeling.
This invention is a result of research conducted as part of the 3-stage Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Leading University Development Project (LINC 3.0) supported by funds from the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.
- NTIS Project Number: 1345370645
- (Institution) Research and Development Project Number: LINC3.0-2023-26

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무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치 {Braces tailored for patients with early Hallux valgus}Braces tailored for patients with early hallux valgus

본 발명은 무지외반증 초기 1, 2단계 환자들이 사용할 수 있는 교정장치에 관한 것으로, 자세하게는 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer, TPE)와 항균성 필라멘트를 활용하여 3D 프린팅을 통해 환자의 발에 맞춤형으로 제작하되 착용시 발생하는 건막류 통증을 줄이고 벗겨짐을 방지할 수 있는 무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a corrective device that can be used by patients with early stage 1 and 2 hallux valgus, and more specifically, to a corrective device for patients with early stage hallux valgus that is customized to the patient's foot through 3D printing using thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and antibacterial filament, and that reduces pain caused by bunions when worn and prevents peeling.

본 발명은 교육부와 한국연구재단의 재원으로 지원을 받아 수행된 3단계 산학연협력 선도대학 육성사업(LINC 3.0)의 연구결과이다.This invention is a result of research conducted as part of the 3-stage Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Leading University Development Project (LINC 3.0) supported by funds from the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

- NTIS 과제번호: 1345370645- NTIS Project Number: 1345370645

- (기관)연구개발과제번호: LINC3.0-2023-26- (Institution) Research and Development Project Number: LINC3.0-2023-26

무지외반증(hallux valgus)은 엄지발가락이 둘째 발가락 쪽으로 심하게 휘어져서 엄지발가락 관절이 안쪽으로 돌출된 상태가 되는 족부 질환으로, 보행시 버팀과 추진력을 제공하는 엄지발가락이 제 역할을 수행하는 것을 방해하고, 서있거나 보행시 건막류라고 하는 돌출된 관절부위가 신발과 마찰을 일으켜 염증과 통증을 유발한다. 또한, 발가락이 휨에 따라 발가락 사이의 공간이 없어지고 서로 접촉한 상태가 되어 무좀 또는 습진 등의 피부질환에 매우 취약한 상태가 된다.Hallux valgus is a foot condition in which the big toe bends severely toward the second toe, causing the big toe joint to protrude inward. This prevents the big toe, which provides support and propulsion during walking, from performing its proper function. Furthermore, when standing or walking, the protruding joint, called a bunion, rubs against shoes, causing inflammation and pain. Furthermore, as the toes bend, the space between them disappears, and they come into contact with each other, making them highly susceptible to skin conditions such as athlete's foot and eczema.

이러한 무지외반증은 관절의 휜 각도에 따라 통상 4단계로 나뉘며, 3단계 이상의 중증도 단계로 진행하게 되면 수술적 치료가 필요하기 때문에 초기에 생활습관을 개선하거나 보조기구를 착용하는 보존적 치료가 매우 중요하며 이에 따라 다양한 무지외반증 보조기구 및 교정기가 개발되어 시판되고 있다.This hallux valgus is usually divided into four stages depending on the angle of the joint bend, and if it progresses to a severe stage of stage 3 or higher, surgical treatment is required, so conservative treatment such as improving lifestyle habits or wearing assistive devices in the early stages is very important, and accordingly, various assistive devices and corrective devices for hallux valgus have been developed and are being sold on the market.

이러한 보조기구 및 교정기는 탄성재질을 갖도록 제작되어 발가락 사이나 외측을 일부를 둘러 착용되는 형태로, 특정 규격에 일관적으로 맞추어 제작이 이루어져 사용자별 가해지는 힘과 효과가 상이하게 나타날 뿐 아니라 사용자의 다양한 발의 크기 및 형상에 대응하지 못하여 불편함이 있다.These assistive devices and corrective devices are made of elastic material and are worn around the toes or the outside. They are manufactured to consistently meet specific standards, so the force and effect applied to each user are different, and they do not respond to the various sizes and shapes of the user's feet, which is inconvenient.

또한, 세균증식에 취약한 발에 착용되는 것으로 특히 피부에 직접착용되는 특성상 소재에 투습성을 부여하더라도 민감한 환자의 경우 피부질환으로 이어지는 경우도 있었다.In addition, since it is worn on the feet, which are vulnerable to bacterial growth, and is worn directly on the skin, even if the material is made moisture-permeable, it can sometimes lead to skin diseases in sensitive patients.

대한민국 등록특허 제10-1594121호 (2016.02.03)Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1594121 (February 3, 2016)

본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위하여 창출된 것으로, 본 발명의 목적은 3D Printing으로 활용하여 환자 개인의 맞춤형으로 제작하되, 친환경소재인 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer)를 무기 항균제인 키토산과 혼합한 필라멘트로 제작되는 무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치를 제공하는 것이다.The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a corrective device for patients with early stage hallux valgus, which is manufactured in a customized manner for each patient using 3D printing, and is manufactured using a filament that mixes thermoplastic elastomer, an eco-friendly material, with chitosan, an inorganic antibacterial agent.

상기와 같은 목적을 위해 본 발명은 무지외반증 환자의 발에 착용되어 교정을 유도하는 교정장치에 있어서, 엄지발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제1고정부와, 새끼발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제2고정부와, 상기 제1고정부 및 제2고정부가 각각 양단부에 형성되되 발꿈치 뒤쪽을 둘러 발 외측 테두리를 따라 밀착되도록 형성되며 내측으로 미끄럼방지부가 형성된 몸체로 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다.For the above purpose, the present invention is a corrective device that is worn on the foot of a patient with hallux valgus to induce correction, characterized in that it comprises a first fixing part in the shape of a ring that is fitted to the big toe, a second fixing part in the shape of a ring that is fitted to the little toe, and a body in which the first and second fixing parts are formed at each of the two ends and are formed to fit closely along the outer edge of the foot around the back of the heel, and in which an anti-slip part is formed on the inside.

이때 상기 몸체는, 엄지발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제1쿠션부와, 새끼발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제2쿠션부가 내측으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다.At this time, it is preferable that the body is formed inwardly with a first cushion portion protruding to contact the big toe bunion and a second cushion portion protruding to contact the little toe bunion.

또한, 상기 몸체는, 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer)수지에 키토산 분말을 포함한 필라멘트를 통해 3D 프린터를 활용하여 제작되는 것이 바람직하다.In addition, it is preferable that the above body be manufactured using a 3D printer using a filament containing chitosan powder in a thermoplastic elastomer resin.

본 발명은 무지외반증 초기단계의 사용자 발의 형상 및 크기에 맞추어 3D 프린팅을 통해 맞춤형으로 교정기를 제작함으로, 최적화된 교정이 이루어질 수 있고, 소재에 항균성을 부여하여 세균번식이 쉬운 발에 직접적으로 착용함에 있어 각종 위생문제 및 피부질환을 예방할 수 있다.The present invention manufactures a custom corrector through 3D printing according to the shape and size of the user's foot in the early stages of hallux valgus, thereby enabling optimized correction, and by imparting antibacterial properties to the material, it is possible to prevent various hygiene problems and skin diseases when worn directly on the foot, where bacteria are easily bred.

또한, 친환경소재인 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(TPE)를 무기 항균제인 키토산과 혼합한 필라멘트를 사용하여 재활용할 수 있어 폐기물을 줄일 수 있고, 착용하는 중에 변형된 발에 맞추어 열을 통한 재가공 및 교정도 가능하다.Additionally, it can be recycled by mixing thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), an eco-friendly material, with chitosan, an inorganic antibacterial agent, thereby reducing waste. It can also be reprocessed and corrected through heat to fit feet that have deformed while wearing it.

도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 사시도,
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 평면도,
도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 정면도,
도 4는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 배면도이다.
Figure 1 is a perspective view according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a front view according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a rear view according to an embodiment of the present invention.

이하 첨부된 도면을 참고하여 본 발명 무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치의 구조를 구체적으로 설명한다.The structure of the corrective device for patients with early-stage hallux valgus of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the attached drawings below.

도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 사시도, 도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 평면도, 도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 정면도, 도 4는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 배면도이다.FIG. 1 is a perspective view according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a rear view according to an embodiment of the present invention.

본 발명은 무지외반증 초기 환자가 발에 착용하여 교정을 수행하게 되며, 기본적으로 엄지발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제1고정부(111)와, 새끼발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제2고정부(112)와, 상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)가 각각 양단부에 형성되되 발꿈치 뒤쪽을 둘러 발 외측 테두리를 따라 밀착되도록 몸체(110)가 구성된다.The present invention is designed to be worn by patients with early-stage hallux valgus to correct the condition, and basically comprises a first fixing part (111) in the shape of a ring that fits over the big toe, a second fixing part (112) in the shape of a ring that fits over the little toe, and a body (110) in which the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) are formed at each of the two ends and fit closely along the outer edge of the foot around the back of the heel.

즉 교정장치 몸체(110)의 양단부에 형성된 제1고정부(111), 제2고정부(112)에 발가락을 끼우고 발 형태로 밀착 착용되어 틀어진 발 모양의 교정을 유도한다.That is, the toes are inserted into the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) formed at both ends of the body of the corrective device (110) and worn in a close fit in the shape of the foot to induce correction of the misaligned foot shape.

상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)는 각각 사용자의 엄지발가락과 새끼발가락의 둘레의 형태 및 치수에 맞춰 제작되어 원활한 삽입 및 지지가 이루어지도록 하고, 상기 몸체(110)는 상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)를 실질적으로 연결하되 착용된 발의 뒷부분을 둘러 밀착되는 형태로 이루어져 본 발명에 따른 교정장치를 착용한 사용자는 이질감이나 불편함을 느끼지 않도록 한다.The first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) are manufactured to fit the shape and size of the circumference of the user's big toe and little toe, respectively, to ensure smooth insertion and support, and the body (110) substantially connects the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) and is formed in a form that fits tightly around the back of the foot on which the device is worn, so that the user wearing the corrective device according to the present invention does not feel any foreign feeling or discomfort.

이를 위해 기본적으로 상기 몸체는 3D 프린터를 통해 환자의 발의 크기 및 형상에 맞춰 제작이 이루어지며, 이를 위해 환자의 발을 3D 스캐너 등을 이용하여 스캔하여 발가락 및 발의 정확한 크기 및 치수정보를 획득해야 함은 자명하다.To this end, the body is basically manufactured using a 3D printer to fit the size and shape of the patient's foot. To this end, it is obvious that the patient's foot must be scanned using a 3D scanner or the like to obtain accurate size and dimension information of the toes and foot.

이처럼 몸체(110)를 3D Printing으로 활용하여 환자 개인의 맞춤형으로 제작함에 있어, 3D 프린팅을 위한 재료인 필라멘트를 친환경소재인 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer)를 무기 항균제인 키토산과 혼합한 필라멘트로 제작하는 것이 바람직하다.In this way, when manufacturing a body (110) in a customized manner for each patient using 3D printing, it is preferable to manufacture the filament, which is a material for 3D printing, by mixing an eco-friendly material, thermoplastic elastomer, with chitosan, an inorganic antibacterial agent.

이는 재활용이 가능한 재질로 폐기물을 줄일 수 있을 뿐 아니라 열가소성 특성으로 제작과정이나 착용하는 중에 변형된 발에 맞추어 열을 통한 몸체(110)의 재가공 및 교정할 수 있다. 또한, 소재에 항균성이 부여됨에 따라 세균번식이 쉬운 발에 직접적으로 착용함에 있어 각종 위생문제 및 피부질환을 예방할 수 있다.This material is recyclable, which not only reduces waste but also allows for the body (110) to be reprocessed and corrected through heat to fit any deformations in the foot during the manufacturing process or during wear, thanks to its thermoplastic properties. Furthermore, the material's antibacterial properties prevent various hygiene issues and skin diseases when worn directly on the foot, where bacteria can easily multiply.

열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer)수지에 키토산 분말을 포함하여 3D 프린터용 필라멘트를 제조함에 있어, 바람직하게는 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머 수지 전체 중량부 100에 대해 키토산 분말은 0.5 ~ 1.5 중량부를 혼합하여 열로 용융 후 압출기를 통하여 제조할 수 있다.When manufacturing a filament for a 3D printer by including chitosan powder in a thermoplastic elastomer resin, preferably, 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of chitosan powder is mixed with respect to 100 parts by weight of the total thermoplastic elastomer resin, and the mixture is melted by heat and then manufactured through an extruder.

상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)의 경우 사용자의 엄지 및 새끼발가락의 형상에 맞도록 상술한 필라멘트를 통해 몸체(110)와 일체로 제작할 수 있으나, 상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)를 탄성을 갖는 재질로 별도로 제작한 후 필라멘트를 통해 3D 프린터로 제작된 몸체(110)에 결합하는 방식으로 제조도 가능하다.In the case of the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) described above, they can be manufactured integrally with the body (110) using the filament described above to fit the shape of the user's thumb and little toe, but they can also be manufactured by separately manufacturing the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) using an elastic material and then combining them with the body (110) manufactured by a 3D printer using a filament.

또한, 상기 몸체(110)가 발꿈치 뒤쪽을 둘러 발 외측 테두리를 따라 밀착되도록 착용시 이탈방지와 움직이는 것을 줄이기 위해 상기 몸체 내측으로 미끄럼방지부(115)가 형성된다. 상기 미끄럼방지부(115)는 요철패턴을 통해 사용자의 발 외측, 특히 각질 등으로 미끄러짐이 발생할 우려가 큰 발꿈치 뒤쪽 피부에 밀착되도록 하는 것으로 3D 프린터를 통해 제작시 요철패턴 무늬를 가공하여 몸체에 일체로 형성시킬 수도 있고, 한쪽 면에 요철무늬 패턴이 형성된 고무나 피부자극이 적은 수지제품으로 별도 제작하여 몸체 내측면에 부착하는 방식으로 구성할 수도 있다.In addition, to prevent the body (110) from coming off and reducing movement when worn, an anti-slip portion (115) is formed on the inside of the body so that it fits tightly along the outer edge of the foot around the back of the heel. The anti-slip portion (115) has a rough pattern so that it fits tightly to the skin on the outside of the user's foot, especially the back of the heel where slipping is likely to occur due to dead skin cells, etc. The rough pattern can be processed and formed integrally with the body during production using a 3D printer, or it can be separately manufactured with rubber or a resin product with a low skin irritation having a rough pattern formed on one side and attached to the inside of the body.

이때 상기 몸체(110)에는, 엄지발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제1쿠션부(113)와, 새끼발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제2쿠션부(114)가 내측으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다. 즉 교정장치를 착용하였을 때, 무지외반증 통증 원인인 건막류가 신발과 닿아 생기는 마찰을 방지하도록 제1쿠션부(113), 제2쿠션부(114)를 형성한다.At this time, it is preferable that the body (110) be formed inwardly with a first cushion portion (113) that protrudes to contact the big toe bunion and a second cushion portion (114) that protrudes to contact the little toe bunion. That is, when the corrective device is worn, the first cushion portion (113) and the second cushion portion (114) are formed to prevent friction caused by the bunion, which is the cause of hallux valgus pain, coming into contact with the shoe.

3D 프린터를 이용하여 몸체(110)와 일체로 제1쿠션부(113), 제2쿠션부(114)를 구성할 수 있으나 피부자극이 적으면서도 탄성을 갖는 별도의 수지재질로 제1쿠션부(113), 제2쿠션부(114)를 별도로 제작하여 몸체(110)에 부착하는 방식으로 구성할 수 있다.The first cushion part (113) and the second cushion part (114) can be formed integrally with the body (110) using a 3D printer, but the first cushion part (113) and the second cushion part (114) can be formed separately using a separate resin material that is less irritating to the skin and has elasticity, and then attached to the body (110).

정리하면 본 발명에 따른 무지외반증 교정기는 엄지발가락에 끼워 고정하는 제1고정부(111)와, 새끼발가락에 끼워 고정하는 제2고정부(112), 그리고 전체적으로 발을 감싸는 밴드구조의 몸체(110) 그리고 뒤꿈치를 끼워 안정하게 고정하는 뒤꿈치 패드인 미끄럼방지부(115)로 구성된다. 이때 엄지발가락, 새끼발가락 고정부 하단의 건막류를 감싸는 부위는 통증을 감소시키도록 각각 제1쿠션부(113) 및 제2쿠션부(114)가 형성되고 발뒤꿈치 부분에는 착용 중 잦은 벗겨짐 문제를 해결하기 위해 미끄럼방지 패턴으로 미끄럼방지부(115)가 형성된다. 전체적인 제품은 맞춤형으로 사용자 발 형상의 3D 스캔한 데이터를 기반으로 제작할 수 있도록 3D Printing을 통해 제작된다.In summary, the hallux valgus corrector according to the present invention is composed of a first fixing part (111) that is fitted and fixed to the big toe, a second fixing part (112) that is fitted and fixed to the little toe, a body (110) having a band structure that wraps the entire foot, and a heel pad, an anti-slip part (115), that is, a heel pad that is fitted and fixed stably. At this time, the areas that wrap the bunion at the bottom of the fixing parts of the big toe and the little toe are formed with a first cushion part (113) and a second cushion part (114), respectively, to reduce pain, and the heel area is formed with an anti-slip part (115) with an anti-slip pattern to solve the problem of frequent slipping off during wearing. The entire product is manufactured through 3D printing so that it can be manufactured based on 3D scanned data of the user's foot shape in a customized manner.

소재로는 부드러운 물성을 갖고 재활용할 수 있어 친환경적인 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(TPE)를 재료로 사용하여 제작하고. 항균성을 부여하기 위해 압출기를 통하여 무기 항균제인 키토산 파우더와 과립사이즈로 가공된 TPE 수지를 열로 용융시켜 압출하여 항균성을 가지는 Filament를 제조하여 3D 프린터에 투입한다.The material is made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), which is soft and recyclable, making it environmentally friendly. To impart antibacterial properties, chitosan powder, an inorganic antibacterial agent, and granular TPE resin are melted and extruded through an extruder to create antibacterial filament, which is then fed into a 3D printer.

본 발명의 권리는 위에서 설명된 실시 예에 한정되지 않고 청구범위에 기재된 바에 의해 정의되며, 본 발명의 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 청구범위에 기재된 권리범위 내에서 다양한 변형과 개작을 할 수 있다는 것은 자명하다.The rights of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, but are defined by what is described in the claims, and it is obvious that a person of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention can make various modifications and adaptations within the scope of the rights described in the claims.

110: 몸체 111: 제1고정부
112: 제2고정부 113: 제1쿠션부
114: 제2쿠션부 115: 미끄럼방지부
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무지외반증 환자의 발에 착용되어 교정을 유도하는 교정장치에 있어서,
엄지발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제1고정부(111)와, 새끼발가락에 끼워지지 되는 고리형태의 제2고정부(112)와, 상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)가 각각 양단부에 형성되되 발꿈치 뒤쪽을 둘러 발 외측 테두리를 따라 밀착되도록 형성되며 내측으로 요철패턴을 통해 발꿈치 뒤쪽 피부에 밀착되는 미끄럼방지부(115)가 형성된 몸체(110)로 이루어지되,
상기 몸체(110)는,
엄지발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제1쿠션부(113)와, 새끼발가락 건막류에 접촉되도록 돌출된 제2쿠션부(114)가 내측으로 형성되고,
환자의 발을 3D 스캐너를 이용하여 크기 및 치수정보를 획득하고,
상기 제1고정부(111) 및 제2고정부(112)를 탄성을 갖는 재질로 별도로 제작한 후, 열가소성 플라스틱 엘라스토머(Thermoplasticelastomer)수지 100중량부에 키토산 분말 0.5 ~ 1.5 중량부를 혼합하여 제조된 필라멘트를 통해 3D 프린터를 활용하여 만들어진 몸체에 결합하는 방식으로 제작되는 것을 특징으로 하는 무지외반증 초기 환자용 교정장치.
In a corrective device that is worn on the feet of a patient with hallux valgus to induce correction,
It is composed of a body (110) having a first fixing part (111) in the shape of a ring to be fitted to the big toe, a second fixing part (112) in the shape of a ring to be fitted to the little toe, and the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) formed at each end so as to be in close contact along the outer edge of the foot around the back of the heel, and an anti-slip part (115) formed in close contact with the skin at the back of the heel through a concave pattern on the inside.
The above body (110) is,
A first cushion portion (113) protruding to contact the big toe bunion and a second cushion portion (114) protruding to contact the little toe bunion are formed on the inside,
Obtain size and dimension information of the patient's foot using a 3D scanner,
A corrective device for patients with early stage hallux valgus, characterized in that the first fixing part (111) and the second fixing part (112) are manufactured separately from an elastic material, and then combined with a body manufactured using a 3D printer through a filament manufactured by mixing 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight of chitosan powder with 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic elastomer resin.
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