In Venezuela, access to consistent, high‑quality clubfoot treatment is often limited by cost, geography, and the availability of appropriate bracing. Through our partnership with local clinicians, the Iowa Brace is helping bridge that gap — ensuring that children can complete the full Ponseti method and avoid lifelong disability.
Improving Treatment Outcomes
Clinicians in Venezuela report that the Iowa Brace has become a vital tool in the maintenance phase of the Ponseti method. Its lightweight materials and thoughtful design have reduced skin injuries and discomfort, making it far easier for children to wear the brace as recommended. Better comfort has translated directly into better compliance — and better long‑term correction.
Removing Barriers to Care
Every Iowa Brace provided in Venezuela is given free of charge to families with limited resources. This ensures that children from all backgrounds have access to the gold standard in clubfoot treatment. For many families, this support is the difference between a lifetime of mobility and a lifetime of disability.
Growing Reach Across the Country
In 2026 Clubfoot Solutions sent 52 Iowa Braces to the Hospital Ortopédico Infantil in Caracas, Venezuela to help sustain their clubfoot bracing stock. Each brace represents a child who now has a real chance at walking, running, and living without the burden of untreated clubfoot. As the Ponseti program continues to expand within the institution, clinicians plan to increase brace usage and reach even more families.
A Partnership Making a Difference
We are deeply grateful for the dedication of Dr. Andreina Vogeler and her team, whose commitment ensures that every brace reaches a child who needs it most. Their work is a powerful reminder that collaboration — across borders, languages, and systems — changes lives.