1. 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

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

8. Acknowledgements
Dr. Morey Moreland
Mark Gartner
Fellow Group Members

9. Questions