Clubfoot (CTEV) Orthosis Design
Transforming Clubfoot Care Through Innovative Orthotic Solutions
Understanding Clubfoot Orthosis
What is Clubfoot (CTEV)?
Clubfoot, or Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), is a congenital deformity where the foot turns inward and downward. It affects roughly 1 in 1000 births worldwide and is especially prevalent in low and middle income countries.
Current Treatment (Ponseti Method) Challenges:
The Ponseti Method (the global standard) involves weekly manipulations, casting, and bracing.
However, it faces issues such as:
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Limited adjustability and comfort
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High frequency of clinical visits
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Relapse risk if misapplied
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Inaccessibility in low resource/income areas
Project Summary
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​This project introduces an innovative orthotic device inspired by the Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment. It provides precise, adjustable correction with improved comfort and minimal clinical supervision, offering an affordable, user-friendly solution for infants in low-resource environments.
Goal & Impact:​
The orthotic aims to make clubfoot correction safer, more comfortable, and more accessible. By replacing repetitive casting and clinical visits with a controlled mechanical device, it enables caregivers and physicians to provide effective, long-term treatment even in resource-poor regions.
Team Members
Meet the Advisors
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Contact Us
Harry Hampton
​(609) 456-1158
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Pranav Uppiliappan
(908) 952-3464
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Jack Norton
(732) 551-4437
