Innovative treatment for Metatarsus Adductus & Metatarsus Varus
«There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.»
Nelson Mandela
No more cast for congential Metatarsus Adductus & Metatarsus Varus
UNFO is a revolutionary solution developed specifically for the therapy of Severe Metatarsus Varus, Metatarsus Adductus (Severe,Moderate and Mild), Forefoot Adduction and Pigeon toed in newborns. UNFO addresses the difficulties and stress of frequent casting, the ineffectiveness of stretching and the consequential under- or over- treatment of Metatarsus Adductus.
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.
Before & After
UNFO's Point of view by Dr.Izak Daizade, MD
For every 12 live births, one infant in born with a foot defect called Metatarsus Adductus (MA). MA is known as the most common malformation in infants, most of whom are not spontaneously corrected, and require appropriate treatment and intervention.
Information for parents
Common Symptom
Metatarsus Adductus (Metatarsus Varus, Forefoot Adduction) is a foot deformity prevalent among newly born babies. Untreated, it could lead to permanent physical damages.
Proven Success & Clinical Trial
Standing up to the world’s highest medical standards, Thousands of parents have used the UNFO shoe and successfully treated their infants with Metatarsus Adductus (Metatarsus Varus, Forefoot Adduction) with quickly and visible results.
Innovative Solution
MTA is treatable without the need for casting or a medical procedure. The UNFO orthopedic adjustable shoe, allows for a comfortable treatment in early stages.
Information for professionals
Foot Deformities
The metatarsus bones are a group of five long bones that run lengthwise down the middle section of the human foot, from the toes. Metatarsus adductus (or MTA)
Critical points
The appropriate treatment for metatarsus adductus is based on the severity of the condition, and recommended options may include observation, stretching, strapping, casting…
UNFO design & benefits
Universal Neonatal Foot Orthotic (UNFO) is a pre-molded corrective shoe with Velcro strips that was specifically designed to treat metatarsus adductus (MTA) in newborns.
clinical research
study of UNFO shoes for Metatarsus adductus treatment was performed by Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in, the main Italian institute of orthopedics and traumatology
Second study of UNFO metatarsus adductus brace made by Hadassah Medical Center, an Israeli medical organization that operates two university hospitals of medicine
medical insurances
UNFO metatarsus adductus shoes for toddlers covered by Maccabi Health Services , one of the four Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
Our Metatarsus Varus treatment also covered by “Clalit”, the largest of Israel’s four state-mandated health service organizations
UNFO Metatarsus Varus shoes for toddlers are covered and advised by “Meuhedet”,Israel’s third largest health maintenance organization (HMO)
Certified and advised by prestigious medical centers
UNFO metatarsus varus shoes Recommended for babies up to the age of 9 months in Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel
Our Metatarsus Adductus Shoes advised by Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, the main hospital complex serving Tel Aviv,
UNFO Clinic for the treatment of Metatarsus adductus is based in the leading university hospital in Whitechapel, London
Our metatarsus adductus brace is also the official protocol therapy at the prestigious “Assuta”, privet Medical Centers,
Our Metatarsus Adductus Clinic Located in pediatric orthopedic unit in the leading Galilee Medical Center, the hospital located in the city of Nahariya
The Wolfson Medical Center orthopedic team recommends and uses our metatarsus adductus brace for toddlers till the age of 9 month
UNFO Metatarsus varus Clinic Located in pediatric orthopedic unit in Rambam Hospital, academic teaching hospital at Haifa
Our Metatarsus Adductus shoes for toddlers are the official protocol treatment in Shaare Zedek,the largest multi-disciplinary medical center in Jerusalem
Global Distribution and Partners
Our statistic
Patients used UNFO
Rate of success
Years patients use UNFO