Karina Frömter – Expert in ORTOGRIP professional

Ms. Karina Frömter is the head of her medical practice for podiatry in Nuremberg and has been a passionate podiatrist for 10 years. Her focus lies in medical sports podiatry, which is why she often deals with acute patients. Karina reports: "I used to work as a nurse but had the desire to further develop myself. Therefore, with the goal of eventually becoming self-employed, I started my podiatric medicine training. What I like best is that I work for the well-being of the patient, and each treatment is different."

Application and Advantages of the Three-Part Brace

When do you opt for ORTOGRIP professional in case of nail deformitiess?
"One of my patients was prescribed blood pressure-lowering medication, which caused the big toenails to roll in significantly. I had great difficulty getting under the nail as it was heavily folded. I then applied an ORTOGRIP professional brace to restore the deformed nail to its physiologically correct shape. It took a while, but it worked very well."

Are you satisfied with ORTOGRIP professional?
"Yes, due to the active leverage force acting on the nail, the patient experiences rapid relief from their symptoms and is thus very satisfied. Additionally, the coloured plastic handle makes it easier to grip the brace and distinguish between sizes."

ORTOGRIP professional as an Added Value for Your Practice

Karina is convinced that offering professional nail correction brings clear added value for both the customer and the practice: "Patients often come to me with problems that another podiatrist could not resolve. With the appropriate brace therapy, these patients quickly become symptom-free."

However, Karina also emphasises that the business aspect should be considered. The "know-how" required for brace therapy can be billed more effectively.

What is the cost for the patient to apply the ORTOGRIP brace?
"I orientate myself according to the health insurance prescription for podiatrists. Depending on the effort and the condition of the nail, it starts from €127.80."

How long does it take to apply this brace?
"This varies greatly and depends on the patient and the foot.
For applying an ORTOGRIP professional brace, I need approximately 30-45 minutes."

Tips for Colleagues and Brace Novices

What advice would you give to brace novices and colleagues interested in nail correction?
"At the beginning of my self-employment, I had great apprehension about applying braces and avoided it. Until one day, I simply couldn't progress with a patient. That's when I faced the issue, and today it's my specialty. Especially for brace novices, I would recommend practicing a lot and not being afraid.