Alpha Orthotics Corp. is the US distributor of German-engineered non-invasive orthotic solutions. Alpha Orthotics Corp. is a subsidiary of Hallufix Corp., Munich Germany. As the result of the collaboration between orthopedists, orthopedic technicians and scientists, Hallufix introduced its flagship product, the Hallufix bunion splint into Europe in 2006. Alpha Orthotics Corp. brought the splint to the US and Canada in 2008 under the name Bunion Aid. This flexible, hinged bunion splint is internationally patented, and is the winner of The Medical Designed Excellence Award 2009 in the US, as well as the Red Dot Award internationally. Located in Tiburon, California, we market directly to consumer through our website, www.alphaorthotics.com, as well as to other leading e-commerce sites, catalogs, specialty foot retailers, and established medical distributors. Our flagship product, Bunion Aid, helps relieve pain and corrects mild to moderate mal-positioning of the big toe while walking. The unique Bunion Aid design is the result of the collaboration between orthopedists, orthopedic technicians and scientists, and has been internationally patented. Hallux valgus, also called "bunion", is one of the most frequent and most painful dysfunctions of the foot. In the United States about 76 million people are affected, 80% of them are women.