Validation of Finite Element Models for Plantar Pressure in an Orthotic for Clubfoot

Ponseti’s method, which implements a series of castings, has become popular in the treatment of clubfoot. Although this non-surgical procedure has found wide clinical use and there are significant improvement of clubfoot deformities and foot function, residual clubfoot deformities with a range of 11% to 47% still occur [1].© 2010 ASME