Stopping Metatarsus Adductus
Starts With You
UNFO replaces the need for serial casting completely
Parents and children around the globe can now benefit from a child-friendly corrective foot brace that provides effective, safe, and stress-free treatment – providing families with peace of mind and improving their quality of life. You can now rest assure that there is another LESS invasive method for treating metatarsus adductus (MTA).
No more cast for metatarsus adductus
UNFO is a revolutionary solution developed specifically for the therapy of metatarsus adductus/pigeon toed also known as metatarsus various or forefoot adduction in newborns.
Every year, 6.8 million babies are diagnosed with reduced foot.
There are 3 degrees of severity of the reduced foot:
Light degree (flexible condition)
If a slight degree of deformation is detected, it is possible to first try stretching therapy, massages, but only during the first 4 weeks. If the foot has not fully recovered during this period, treatment should be started.
Medium and Severe
When diagnosing moderate to severe deformity, treatment should be started immediately.
Learn about the pros & cons
There are currently two methods for treating Metatarsus Adductus, Phased casting and UNFO therapy. Learn why UNFO is your child’s safest, MOST comfortable option.
What should I know about Congenital Foot Deformations?
A common opinion around Metatarsus Adductus has been its ability to be outgrown “with time”. Time is a sensitive matter when it comes to this deformity and it has been known to be best when resolved before the age of walking. Additionally, there is no need to put the stress of maintaining stretching exercises on parents when there is a solution.
Metatarsus Adductus.
Metatarsus Varus or MTA – is a congenital foot deformity that occurs in approximately 7% of births. When one sibling has the deformity, the incidence increases to 12%. This deformity causes the front half of the foot to turn inward due to an off-center deviation at the tarso-metatarsal joints (the midfoot, or middle part of the foot).
Treatment Options.
The goal of treatment is to straighten the forefoot and the heel through stretching, casts and surgery. There are several clinical factors to consider when determining if treatment should begin with Metatarsus Adductus patients. These factors include the natural history of the deformity including the likelihood of it persisting without treatment.
There are two methods of treatment for Metatarsus Adductus.
SERIAL CASTING
Slowed Development
Plaster obstructs the baby’s movements for several months during the period of active growth.
Pressure sores & circulatory problems.
Additional deformations of the feet with improper casting techniques.
Lack of hygiene.
Parents must rely on doctors to maintain proper hygiene of the cast. The cast comes with many hygienic issues such as being prone to infection. Issues of hygiene can only be treated by the physician. Parents are unaware of what is going on inside the cast, until it is off and doctors observation is made.
Psychological trauma.
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UNFO THERAPY
Does not delay the development of the baby.
The UNFO design allows the baby to maintain a full range of motion during the duration of the therapy.
The effectiveness of the treatment.
The method is confirmed by clinical studies of the largest medical centers in the world - Institute Rizol Orthopedics (University of Bologna, Italy) and the Medical Center " Hadassah " (Jerusalem, Israel) In addition to ongoing studies, The Royal Hospital of Londen has just opened their UNFO clinic at the hospital.
Support by UNFO specialists
Patients from all over the world are in constant contact with Israeli doctors. We offer 24 hour support via Whatsapp for families across the globe. Easy access to pediatric orthopedic specialists.
Hygiene .
The parents are in control and not dependent on regular doctors visits. You child can be bathed without any restrictions in the privacy of your home.
Future complications of untreated Metatarsus Adductus.
Correction operation with a long recovery period
Physical limitations of a child with foot deformity
Aesthetic problems
Stress fractures in the foot area
Leads to arthritis
The appearance of hallux valgus
Chronic pain in the back, legs, and knees due to improper load distribution
Permanent slipping of shoes
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