Baby Bootie: Clubfoot Orthotic Device Bae Orthotics Baby Bootie: Clubfoot Orthotic Device Erika J. Franzen William L. Porter Alexis C. Wickwire Advisor: Dr. Morey Moreland 2/22/05

Background Congenital birth defect whose cause is idiopathic Common defect 1 in 1,000 births in the US 5-7 times greater in underdeveloped countries Most popular treatment a combination of casts and braces, but potential for surgical correction With correction the child can have a normal quality of life

Goals Proper position of foot (flexion, external rotation, eversion) Low cost (materials, labor) Keep the foot in the brace Simple design

Prototype A Unilateral Restricts flexion of the knee Rigid connectors Prototype not to scale

Prototype B Unilateral Only around the ankle and foot Need to assure no rotation of the lower leg Prototype not to scale

Issues to be examined… Skin interaction with materials Moisture and cleaning issues Strap mechanisms Deformation of brace due to angry/upset child Mobility of children

Future Aims Try prototype on child with/out clubfoot Continue receiving feedback from mentor Determine materials to be used

Acknowledgements Dr. Morey Moreland Mark Gartner Fellow Group Members

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