Patent ID: 7267657

Claim:
A system for maintaining a child's feet in a predetermined therapeutic arrangement, the system comprising: a splint comprising: a rigid elongated member comprising a left end and a right end; a right shoe engaging plate adjustably coupled to said elongated member; a left shoe engaging plate adjustably coupled to said elongated member; a right end adjustment mechanism disposed between said right shoe engaging plate and said elongated member, said right end adjustment mechanism for making angular adjustments; a left end adjustment mechanism disposed between said left shoe engaging plate and said elongated member, said left end adjustment mechanism for making angular adjustments; a right quick release mechanism coupled to said right shoe engaging plate; a left quick release mechanism coupled to said left shoe engaging plate; a right shoe detachably coupled to said right quick release mechanism; a left shoe detachably coupled to said left quick release mechanism; a left recess disposed inside of a left sole of the left shoe, wherein said left sole is a single piece of molded material and wherein the left recess is configured to receive and selectively latch therein said left quick release mechanism; a right recess disposed inside of a right sole of the right shoe, wherein said right sole is a single piece of molded material and wherein said right recess is configured to receive and selectively latch therein said right quick release mechanism; and wherein said right shoe further comprises a foot and ankle holding removable insert which has an orifice on each side of a heel engaging section which permits viewing of a patient's foot as it is inserted into said right shoe.