SBIR Phase I: Dynamic Torsional Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (DTKAFO) for Lower Extremity Deformities

这项小企业创新研究（SBIR）一期研究项目将开发一种动态扭转膝踝足矫形器（DTKAFO），用于治疗跖骨内收/内翻（MTA）、胫骨内扭转（ITT）和马蹄内翻（TEV）。DTKAFO提供了一种易于使用的支架，结合了物理治疗的操作方面，连续铸造的定位和热塑性支架的依从性优势。DTKAFO的设计将通过原型开发和骨科医生的密切投入最终确定。该项目的商业应用将在矫形外科领域用于治疗儿童先天性足部畸形。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I research project will develop a Dynamic Torsional Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (DTKAFO) for the treatment of Metatarsus Adductus/Varus (MTA), Internal Tibial Torsion (ITT) and Talipes Equinovarus (TEV). The DTKAFO offers an easy-to-use brace that combines the manipulation aspects of physical therapy, the positioning of serial casting and the compliance benefits of thermoplastic bracing. The design of the DTKAFO will be finalized via prototype development and with close input from orthopedic surgeons.The commercial application of this project will be in the area of orthopedics for treatment of congenital foot deformities in children.