Bow Brace
(Coming soon…)

The Bow Brace is the ultimate bracing solution for Congenital Talipes Equino-Varus (CTEV) also commonly referred to as “clubfoot”.

Alightweight, effective and relatively inexpensive solution to CTEV bracing.

Expected Release Date is 4/1/2023

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Congenital Talipes Equino-Varus (CTEV)

Clubfoot is a congenital condition, in which the foot or feet of the baby are turned inward and downwards. It will not go away on its own and always requires early treatment. With appropriate and early treatment children will usually experience good results. The most common clubfoot treatment includes the Ponseti method, a nonsurgical treatment to move the foot to the right position followed by an extended period of bracing.

Clubfoot happens because of a problem with the tendons, the tissues that connect muscle to bone. The tendons in the baby’s leg and foot are shorter and tighter than they should be. That causes the foot to twist.

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Bracing for CTEV

Bracing for CTEV has recently been predominantly by two methods: –

Markell shoes and DB Bar

The old-fashionedMarkell shoes and Dennis Browne bars were developed in the 1950’s and yet is still the most commonly prescribed bracing option for CTEV. They are inexpensive and abundantly available. However, this bracing methodcan result in heel sore issues or problems with the feet constantly pulling out of the shoes.

Mitchell shoes and Ponsetti Bar

A vast improvement on bracing treatment is the Mitchell shoes and bar. This bracing method results in significantly less problems with heel sore issues or feet pulling out. However, this is a bulkierbracing option and a little on the heavy side. It is also a significantly more expensive solution.

The Bow Brace for CTEV

soon there will be a third option. Coming Soon…

Bow Brace

The Bow Brace is an advanced form of bracing for clubfoot that ensures maximum correction while also minimizing the three most common problems with current braces

  • risk of heel sores
  • feet pulling out of the shoes/braces
  • excessive weight and bulk of the brace

Bow Brace is scheduled for release on January 1st, 2023. It will be available through your local pediatric orthotist and the BES.T O&P Marketplace.