Summary of Responses, Bunion Socks

Summary of Responses, Bunion Socks

Bunion Socks Responses from List Serve, October 13, 1999


Here is the original question I posted a few days ago. Following it are the
responses I got. The first was a joking response from a friend; the balance
were serious responses that were quite helpful. Thank you, all.

Here is the question:

A patient came into my office today with a prescription for bunion socks,
which the patient said the doctor described as socks separating the great toe
from the other toes. In other words, something like mittens for the feet.

Anyone know where I can get them?

Thanks.

David Hendricks, CPO, LPO (FL)


And here are the answers:


Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/12/99 6:22:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: BOB 6370
To: SilverXinc

Yes, I do. You go to Walmart, buy a pair of socks, take a sewing machine,
sew a
bead 2' long where the great toe and second toe separate, and charge $85.00.

Always glad to be of help !!

maybe still your friend ....... Bob



Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/12/99 10:48:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: <Email Address Redacted> (G N Corazza)
To: <Email Address Redacted>

David,
I don't know where you are, but being a west coaster I have access to
assorted Oriental shops. For years I have recommended my bunion-sox needing
patients purchase the sox that these stores sell for wearing with sandals,
In Japanese they are called tabi. They are usually 100% cotton, they have
a sole-type cloth for walking comfortably, don/doff is easy, wash simply,
and best of all they make a good base for attaching straps, elastics, or
halux valgus splints. They stay put once they are on, unlike sox with a
notch sewn in. They are easy to wear to bed or wear all day. Hope this is
some help.



Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/13/99 8:18:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: <Email Address Redacted> (michael Keene)
To: <Email Address Redacted>

try looking at a martial arts store that is close to
you they have a sock that is made the way that your
patient wants for their bunion


Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/13/99 9:10:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Santina517
To: SilverXinc

Hi,
Yes the inventor of the bunion sock is my residency director
His name is Dr. DellaCorte, call St. Joseph's Hospital in Queens and ask for
him!
Tell him Dr. Amador sent you!
Sincerely


Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/13/99 9:57:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: <Email Address Redacted> (James Timmons)
To: <Email Address Redacted>

** High Priority **

I think Acor sells them. James Timmons C.Ped


Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/13/99 10:50:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: SDLB CPO
To: SilverXinc

Dave - I have seen them... call Steve at AGS - maybe he can help.
1-800-446-3820



Subj: Re: Bunion socks
Date: 10/13/99 12:32:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Braceitman
To: SilverXinc

Pedifix