Post-Operative Shoe Podartis TOB Hallux Valgus Protective Bandage Ambidextrous Alternative to taping: simpler, faster and cheaper in the post-operative period. Adjustable stabilization: Velcro straps for overcorrection control. Compatible with Kirschner wires: prevents bedsores and chafing. Versatile: indicated for minimally invasive, osteotomies, compound fractures and arthritis. Comfortable and protective: lightweight, space-saving, with extension for use in bed.