JCF - Jaipur Clubfoot | Enhancing Clubfoot Treatment

Understanding Clubfoot (CTEV)

A common congenital deformity affecting 1-8 in 1000 births

Clubfoot (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus) is a deformity where an infant's foot is turned downward (equinus) and inward (varus), often so severely that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or upward.

1-8

in 1000 births

90%

success rate with Ponseti

10%

dropout rate

Unilateral

One foot affected

Unilateral CTEV

When only one foot is affected. Requires specialized treatment to match the healthy foot's development.

Bilateral

Both feet affected

Bilateral CTEV

When both feet are affected. Requires comprehensive treatment plan for both feet simultaneously.

Ponseti Method: The Gold Standard & Its Limitations

Ponseti Method: 90% success rate but with significant challenges

1

Manipulation & Casting

Gentle manipulation followed by plaster cast application in series

2

Bracing Phase

Foot abduction brace worn 23 hours/day for 3-4 months

Patient Challenges

Child discomfort & skin ulcers
Social stigma
Distance from treatment centers
Lack of awareness
Limited expert Orthopaedician

Doctor Challenges

Late patient representation
Brace compliance issues
Irregular follow-ups
Skill-intensive process
Cost burden on lower middle class families

50%

of children with clubfoot do not continue treatment due to these challenges

Our Innovation: JCF Orthosis

A 6-Degree of Freedom orthosis for precise clubfoot correction
The JCF (Jaipur Clubfoot) is based on the Ponseti biomethod, which corrects deformity by utilizing the biological elasticity of an infant's ligaments through gentle manual manipulation and serial casting.

Key Value Proposition

An orthosis with 6 Degrees of Freedom (3 at forefoot and 3 at hindfoot), providing supination and pronation as per Ponseti technique.

Precise, measurable corrections
Adjustable for growing children
Comfortable, skin-friendly materials
Generative design approach for optimization
Can be applied by caretakers/paramedics

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Transformative Impact

How our solution addresses the core challenges

Home-based Correction

caretakers/paramedics can perform corrections at home as per physician's schedule

Reduced Travel

Eliminates extensive weekly travel to treatment centers for castings

Enhanced Comfort

Removes discomfort associated with casting and reduces skin problems

Better Outcomes

Frequent, smaller corrections increase treatment effectiveness

Expert Testimonials

What medical professionals say about our innovation

"The look and feel of the device is sturdy and covers 'involved leg only' for unilateral clubfoot patients. It promises the capability to perform the required manipulations. In fact I can see its usage beyond what it is meant for, involving futuristic technologies. This could be a critical pivot in the clubfoot treatment process after the Ponseti's understanding of Foot Biomechanics and Therapeutic Manipulations."

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

DNB, MD (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

"The prototype looks promising. It has evolved significantly since the last interaction I had with the team. It has all the essential motions required to follow the clubfoot deformity. I wish the team good luck for bringing it to clinical success."