Re: difference

May 31, 2006

The DBB (Denis Brown Bar) and FAB (Foot Abduction Brace) are two different terms

for the same thing, the brace for the feet which hold them abducted to 70

degrees and slightly dorsiflexed, typically. The Markell shoes are the typical

brace with white leather shoes which is the most common type of shoe/brace used

after casting in the treatment for club feet. The shoes/brace

(sometimes called the Ponseti/ brace or the P/M's) is a different type

of shoe with a brace, actually AFO's (Ankle/Foot Orthosis) which are custom

made and are a three strap sandal which is more comfortable for the baby.

Here is the website so you can see the s, which my daughter has (they

are relative new, within the past couple of years).

You can google Markell and get their website which will show you what these

shoes look like. Many people originally chose the shoes because their

babies couldn't tolerate the Markells (sores and such), but now lots of people

seem to be choosing the shoes because they are easier for parents to

put on and more comfortable for babies. Insurance covers different shoes in

different ways so you must check with your insurance company, if you have

insurance. Hope that helps! I recall finding all these terms very confusing!

Carol and , bcf, 10/5, s 18/7

difference

Hi?

anybody can tell us what's the difference between Markell shoes,

brace and the dennis browne brace? what is DBB and FAB and

AFO?

thanks

niquiel

June 2, 2006

Hi Carol,

thanks for the info. i understand better. my son has started wearing

the mitchell shoes this week. he felt uncomfortable for the first 3

days but he is already adjusting with it. he is wearing them 23/7 as

per dr. advise. it's just his right foot that is a clubfoot.does your

daughter have pix over the yahoogroup photo album so that i can see

them? i was inspired by the pis i saw from our yahoogroup that we

decided to post some pix of our son.will do this soon.

thanks again.

Niquiel

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