The Dennis Browne Shoe is used to treat which deformity?

• A. Unilateral Long Leg Brace
• B. Cock-Up Splint
• C. Banjo Splint
• D. Dennis Browne Shoe

Answer: (D)

The main idea is maintaining correction after clubfoot treatment. The Dennis Browne Shoe is a specialized foot abduction brace with a bar that connects both shoes, keeping the feet in abduction and a bit of dorsiflexion. This setup is used after casting or surgical release for congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) to hold the corrected position during early walking and prevent relapse. The other devices serve different purposes: a unilateral long-leg brace stabilizes the leg for various knee/hip issues, a cock-up splint positions the wrist in extension for hand conditions, and a banjo splint is used for other upper-extremity immobilizations. Since the Dennis Browne Shoe is specifically designed to treat clubfoot, it is the appropriate choice.