Ponseti Clubfoot Products

PONSETI AFO's

Our Ponseti® AFO's are available as standard, PFS, Toe Stilt, or PFS/Toe Stilt styles. AFO's may be purchased individually or in pairs, allowing the purchase of different sizes and/or styles as needed for each foot. PFS and standard styles may be mixed, however we do not recommend using the Toe Stilt style on only 1 foot.

Standard Ponseti® AFO

 Standard ankle foot orthotic for use with the Ponseti method of clubfoot correction. Our patented system features a hard sole, a soft rubber lining for comfort and compliance, and a soft synthetic leather body and straps. The location of the heel can easily be seen through two holes in the back of the AFO and the footwear attaches to the Ponseti® Bar, in accordance with the standard Ponseti bracing protocol, with built-in dorsiflexion. Available in sizes preemie through 12. Standard style AFOs, sizes preemie through 6, are now available in 3 colors: gray, pink, or blue.

Ponseti® AFO/PFS

 The articulated Plantar Flexion Stop limits plantar flexion with rigid dorsiflexion to maintain the prescribed position of the foot. Recommended for the complex clubfoot or for use with an articulating bar. This device is also good for children with hyperflexible feet as it ensures the foot is always held in a neutral or dorsiflexed position. Available in sizes 00 through 12.

Ponseti® AFO Toe Stilt & Ponseti®

 AFO/PFS Toe Stilt A dual purpose AFO designed to support the Ponseti method of treating clubfoot. The AFO can be worn attached to the Ponseti® Bar in accordance with the standard Ponseti bracing protocol. It can also be worn for short periods outside of regular bracing times in order to help the patient maintain good dorsiflexion by stretching the Achilles tendon and helping to keep the foot flexible. This is achieved by the placement of a severe wedge permanently attached to the front of the AFO which has the effect of the feet always being in a dorsiflexed position of 10 degrees when standing. The patient must be ambulatory in order for the Toe Stilt AFO to have any effect when used without the Ponseti® Bar. Available in sizes 2 through 11, in standard AFO and AFO/PFS styles.

Ponseti® Adjustable Bar

Abduction bar for managing the prescribed width and orientation of the corrected clubfoot. This adjustable bar easily clips on and off the AFO footwear by means of our patented "Quick Clip" system. This system provides greater ease of use by increasing ease of clothing changes, placing the child in a highchair or shopping cart and allows the AFO to be applied without the bar obstructing access to the foot.

Pressure Saddles

This soft, comfortable pressure saddle attaches to the middle strap of the Ponseti® AFO to provide additional relief of pressure areas. Available in size small and large. Sold individually.

Double Layered AFO Socks

Double layered like those used by long-distance runners Guaranteed to prevent blisters and sores Stretch fitting to prevent wrinkles Extra leg length to extend beyond AFO Anti-slip dots for child safety Available in 8 sizes for children from 0 months to 6 years to ensure a good fit. Sold in a package of 3 pair.

Dorsi Ramp

The simple effective way to encourage toddlers and young children to stretch their achilles tendons and calf muscles. Safe, child friendly stretching with 10, 15, and 20 degree slope angles. Ideal for: Idiopathic Toe Walkers Cerebral Palsy Clubfeet Trauma Recovery Other neuropathies and myopathies

The Parents' Guide to Clubfoot by Betsy Miller

Written in everyday language, the book covers clubfoot in babies and older children from diagnosis through treatment for mild to severe cases. It provides details on clubfoot, its causes, treatment and care, along with an extensive list of resources and clubfoot assessment aids. In keeping with currently preferred treatments in the U.S., it emphasizes the Ponseti method, which minimizes surgery, and includes perspectives from Ponseti-trained clubfoot doctors and parents of children with clubfoot. However, separate chapters discuss all pre- treatment and post-treatment care options and one chapter covers surgery and post-surgery care if it becomes necessary.

Medical Teaching Models

Full Line of Teaching and Training Models for the Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Treatment Photos of our models in action

Cast Application Rubber Legs & Stands

Medical teaching model for practicing the proper application of plaster casts to maintain the correction obtained by manipulation. Cast Application Rubber Legs and Stands may be purchased as a complete set or individually. Available in 4 configurations: Left uncorrected, Right uncorrected, Left partially corrected, and Right partially corrected.

Tenotomy Model

Medical teaching model for illustrating the method and results of heel cord tenotomy procedure. This is a useful visual aid when discussing the procedure and expected results with the parent.

Ponseti® Clubfoot Model

Medical teaching model to demonstrate proper correction of clubfoot deformity. Errors in the manipulation of the congenital clubfoot can easily be demonstrated with this model.

Five Stage Cast Model

Medical teaching model which illustrates the five stages of casting used in the Ponseti Method.