How does bracing treat clubfoot?

How does bracing treat clubfoot?

Your care team may recommend bracing after your baby has finished the Ponseti or French method. Even if those treatments worked, the foot can move back to the incorrect position. A brace keeps the foot at the correct angle, so it doesn’t move out of position. The brace is usually a pair of shoes with a metal bar connecting them. The brace is often called “boots and bar.” It’s important to:

• Wear the brace every day for three months, then only at night or naps for typically four years.
• Follow the instructions carefully. If a child doesn’t wear the braces when they’re supposed to, the foot may return to the clubfoot position again.

There are several types of braces. Your provider will discuss the options with you so you can find the right brace for your child.