Design and development of orthosis for clubfoot deformity

Abstract

This paper deals in identifying a complex geometry problem related to health care sector. Paper focuses on identifying a problem in health care which is identified in the area of deformities. Non-surgical treatment for congenital talipes equino varus (clubfoot) deformity known as Ponseti method involves many complications thereby leading to the recurrence of the deformity. In this regard, design and development of customized orthosis that can be used as an alternate solution for Ponseti method for treating clubfoot deformity through AM technology is carried out in this work.