Trial reportMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2019
Effect of 3D Printing Individualized Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Plantar Biomechanics and Pain in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 65 citations in OpenAlex.
- The current state of 3D-printed orthoses clinical outcomes: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of Foot Insole on Planter Pressure Distribution in Patients with Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Trial
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- Impact of Graston Technique and Deep Friction Massage on Plantar Fasciitis Using the Foot Function Index: A Scoping Review.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2026Article
- Impact of Material Stiffness on Medial Arch Support and Stress Redistribution in 3D-Printed Insoles for Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts.Biomedical engineering online · 2026Article
- Pilot, Randomized Comparison of Traditionally Fabricated Custom Foot Orthoses vs HP Arize 3D-Printed Orthoses for Plantar Fasciitis.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Sandals Combined with Physical Therapy Versus Physical Therapy Alone on Pain and Function in Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Article
- Comparative Efficacy of 3D-Printed Insoles in Managing Common Foot Conditions: A Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Review
- Clinical Evaluation of Novel Custom 3D-Printed Meshed-Silicone Orthotics Utilizing Standing Foot Scans and Dynamic Gait Data.Biomedical engineering and computational biology · 2025Article
- Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Review
- A scoping review of digital fabrication techniques applied to prosthetics & orthotics: Part 2 of 2-orthotics.Prosthetics and orthotics international · 2024Article
- A personalized approach to modify axillary crutches using 3D printing technology.Trauma case reports · 2023Article
- An overview of 3D printed metal implants in orthopedic applications: Present and future perspectives.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Footwork Pro System Reproducibility of Static and Dynamic Plantar Pressure Indicators.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2023Article
- Effects of arch support doses on the center of pressure and pressure distribution of running using statistical parametric mapping.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- Design of Personalized Cervical Fixation Orthosis Based on 3D Printing Technology.Applied bionics and biomechanics · 2022Article
- Three-Dimensional Printing of Medical Devices Used Directly to Treat Patients: A Systematic Review.3D printing and additive manufacturing · 2021Review
- Biomechanics Analysis of the Lower Limbs in 20 Male Sprinters Using the International Society of Biomechanics Six-Degrees-of-Freedom Model and the Conventional Gait Model.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2021Article
- Commonly Used Types and Recent Development of Ankle-Foot Orthosis: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Traditional ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are not effective in treating plantar fasciitis, while customized 3-dimensional (3D) printed ankle-foot orthoses are effective in treating many ankle-foot diseases. This study investigated the effects of customized 3D printed AFOs on biomechanics and comfort of the plantar foot in plantar fasciitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty patients with bilateral plantar fasciitis aged 31-60 years participated in this study. At week 0, patients were randomly assigned into 2 groups: the control group consisting of those wearing separate shoes with prefabricated AFOs; and the experimental group consisting of those wearing a separate shoe and customized 3D-printed AFO. The Footscan® system recorded maximum pressure, maximum strength, and contact area of patients' hallux, toes 2-5, first to fifth metatarsal, midfoot, lateral heel, and midfoot heel at weeks 0 and 8. Patients used visual analogue scale scores at weeks 0 and 8 to assess overall comfort of foot orthosis, to determine the credibility and comfort of both orthopedic insole conditions. RESULTS At week 0, in the experimental group, peak pressure in the hallux and first metatarsal area was significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05), while mid-heel and lateral heel peak pressures were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). After 8 weeks, all groups reported more comfort compared with the same group in week 0 (P<0.05). The comfort scores reported by the experimental group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study supports the efficiency of customized 3D printing AFO for reducing damage associated with plantar lesions and improving comfort in patients with plantar fasciitis compared with prefabricated AFO. Customized AFO is useful in the treatment of plantar fasciitis compared with prefabricated AFOs.
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