1. Bae Orthotics Baby Bootie: Clubfoot Orthotic Device Alexis C. Wickwire William L. Porter Erika J. Franzen Mentor: Dr. Morey Moreland March 22, 2005

2. Bae Orthotics Background: Clubfoot Congenital, idiopathic birth defect Affects bones, joints, muscles, and blood vessels Prevalence ~1 in 1,000 births in the US 5-7 times great in underdeveloped countries (Uganda, Honduras) Foot position is pointing downwards and twisted inwards

3. Bae Orthotics Treatment Most popularly uses a combination of casts and braces $200 - $300 / brace Achieve proper position of foot dorsiflexion, external rotation, eversion With correction the child can have a normal quality of life

4. Bae Orthotics Goal: Brace Redesign Unilateral Need to assure no rotation of the lower leg Cost effective materials (TBD with co.)

5. Bae Orthotics Milestone Status Contacted project mentor @ Children’s: Dr. Moreland Formulated prototype design Submitted business proposal to the Enterprize Business Competition Met this morning with Bob Mawhinney @ Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics ….. (future) Update the DHF (TBC—this week)

6. Bae Orthotics Personal Contribution Last semester: Original design idea Compiled final assignment Current semester: Device redesigns (w/ team) Wrote business plan for Enterprize Business Competition Contacted potential manufacturers

7. Bae Orthotics Work-To-Do Fabricate actual device Troubleshoot flaws Verification/Validation of product Independent evaluation by clinicians, surgeons

8. Bae Orthotics Questions ?