Orthosis device for the correction of club foot inchildren

摘要

An orthosis device for the correction of club foot / club feet deformities in children comprises first and second plates A, B connected together by means of a plurality of struts D, H. The struts D, H may be connected to the plates by means of universal joints C to allow multi-directional movement. The struts D, H may be telescopic to enable the distance between the plates to be adjusted. The struts D, H may have graduation marks on them to aid correct adjustment and alignment. There may be three struts which are positioned in a triangulated form to maintain correct alignment. The device may have interchangeable stops F of varying sizes to limit the amount of travel. The device is located behind the child's feet in order to allow the child to walk or crawl with minimal interference.