Comprehensive test set for VHO nail correction braces.
The VHO Test Set (Without Box) provides foot-care professionals and podologists with a versatile selection of VHO Osthold Perfect Brace components for correcting ingrown, rolled, thickened, and severely curved nails. The VHO system uses the elastic retraction force of a bent steel wire spring to gently lift and reshape the nail edge, delivering effective correction without invasive procedures.
This test set includes seven brace units in multiple thicknesses and loop configurations, allowing practitioners to treat various nail types or evaluate the system’s capabilities before purchasing larger quantities.
1 piece 0.3 MEZZO
1 piece 0.4 MINI
2 pieces 0.4 MIDI
1 piece 0.4 MAXI
2 pieces 0.5 MIDI
1 piece 0.5 MAXI
This range covers narrow, medium, and wide nails as well as nails requiring different traction strengths.
The VHO brace consists of three parts:
a and b: two preformed side levers that hook onto the left and right nail edges
c: a central loop designed for tensioning
When applied, a winder is inserted through both eyes of the central loop. Turning the winder draws the side elements together, creating a controlled lifting force. This tension gradually corrects the nail shape by counteracting its curvature. All sharp ends are sealed with a drop of plastic nail material to ensure comfort and safety.
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Prepare the nail
Clean the sulcus, remove callus, and prepare the nail edges. Impressions or plaster models may be used to determine the correct loop size.
Attach the side elements
Hook the preformed right and left wire levers under the respective nail edges. Select the wire thickness (0.3, 0.4, 0.5) based on nail hardness and curvature.
Insert the winder
Thread it vertically through both eyes of the central loop.
Apply tension
Turn the winder clockwise to draw the three parts together, creating the corrective lifting force. Stop once the appropriate tension is reached based on nail curvature.
Shorten and secure
Trim excess wire and seal all exposed ends with plastic nail material.
Follow-up
The brace remains in place until the nail shape improves. Very curved nails may require additional tensioning during follow-up treatment.
Ingrown and rolled nails
Nail deformities in diabetic patients
Hangnails and corns in the nail fold
Onychogryposis (thickened, highly curved nails)
Post-traumatic nail deformities
Genetically deformed nail growth
Onychomycosis with thickened or uneven nail plates
Lifts lateral nail edges using elastic spring force
Reduces pressure and pain around the nail fold
Gradually corrects curvature
Allows precise tensioning using a central loop and winder
Non-invasive and suitable for sensitive patients
Adaptable for mild to severe nail deformities
Includes seven brace variants for multiple nail types
Ideal for testing or introductory use
Covers a wide range of nail widths and traction needs
Provides controlled, adjustable nail lifting
Enables fast and effective nail correction
Safe, minimally painful, and highly adaptable
Suitable for professional podiatric and medical footcare environments
The VHO Test Set (Without Box) offers professionals a practical and versatile introduction to the VHO Osthold Perfect Brace system. With multiple brace strengths and sizes included, it provides the flexibility needed to treat a wide range of nail curvatures and deformities while allowing practitioners to assess the system’s effectiveness in real clinical use. Its adjustable tensioning mechanism, non-invasive application, and proven corrective results make it a reliable solution for achieving safe, controlled, and lasting improvements in nail shape and patient comfort.
