The UNFO foot brace offers a discreet, sandal-like design for gentle and comfortable treatment. This approach spares parents and infants the physical and social discomfort often associated with traditional leg casts.

Benefits for Patients and Physicians:

  • Patients receive effective, state-of-the-art therapy
  • Physicians gain an efficient treatment option for Metatarsus Adductus (also known as Metatarsus Varus or Forefoot Adduction)

Product Details:

  • Available in 2 sizes, pink and blue colours
  • Designed for both left and right feet
  • Suitable for newborns up to approximately 10 months old

Key Features:

  • Easy to fit
  • Accurate positioning
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Stress-free treatment for infants and parents

Treatment Protocol

Metatarsus Adductus occurs in three levels of severity, all treatable with UNFO shoes:

  1. Mild (flexible):
    • Try stretching therapy for 4 weeks (effectiveness may vary)
    • If not fully corrected, use brace for 23 hours daily for 2 weeks
    • Then, use brace only at night for 8 additional weeks
  2. Moderate (semi-rigid):
    • Use brace for 23 hours daily for 6 weeks
    • Then, use brace only at night for 8 additional weeks
  3. Severe (rigid):
    • Use brace for 23 hours daily for 8 weeks
    • Then, use brace only at night for 8 additional weeks

Components of the UNFO Foot Brace:

A. Rigid Plastic Insert:

  • Supports the foot
  • Covered with soft thermoplastic material to prevent pressure sores
  • Features curved medial wall for correction
  • Includes moulded cushion over the big toe for consistent foot fixation

B. Circular Adjustable Strap:

  • Immobilizes the foot in the brace
  • Fixed over the medial wall
  • Features wide, soft pillow for comfort
  • Adjustable by physician as treatment progresses

Strap Functions:

  1. Stabilizes heel and foot within the brace
  2. Applies corrective pressure on mid-foot for proper realignment

Important: After installing UNFO, follow up with treating medical or allied health professional.

UNFO Treatment Guidelines for Health Professionals

UNFO-S Size Chart

The UNFO-S foot orthosis comes in 2 sizes:
  7 - 9 am  
  8 - 10 cm  
It is available in 2 colours - Blue and Pink

 

UNFO-S Order Form

SKU UNFUNFS-01
Brand UNFO