Clubfoot Db Splint

Clubfoot is a congenital (present at birth) condition in which your baby’s foot or feet turn inward. It won’t go away on its own, but with early treatment, children experience good results. Approximately 1 in every 1,000 babies will be born with clubfoot, which makes it one of the more common congenital foot deformities. It also known as congenital talipes equinovarus shortly CTEV foot.

Bracing

Your care team may recommend bracing after your baby has finished the Ponseti or French method. Even if those treatments worked, your baby’s foot can move back to the incorrect position. A brace keeps their foot at the correct angle, so it doesn’t move out of position. The brace is usually a pair of shoes with a metal bar connecting them. The brace is often called “boots and bar.” It’s important to: ALSO known as CTEV splint or DB splint.

Have your child wear the brace every day for three months, then only at night or naps for typically four years.

Follow the instructions carefully. If your child doesn’t wear the braces when they’re supposed to, their foot may return to the clubfoot position again.

There are several types of braces. Your provider will discuss your options so you can find the right brace for your child.