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3D printing individualized heel cup for improving the self-reported pain of plantar fasciitis

Authors: Lan Li, Longfei Yang, Fei Yu, Jianping Shi, Liya Zhu, Xianfeng Yang, Huajian Teng, Xingsong Wang, Qing Jiang

Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

To explore the therapeutic effect and the biomechanical mechanism of 3D printing individualized heel cup in treating of plantar heel pain.

Methods

The clinical effect was evaluated by plantar pressure analysis and pain assessment in participants. Its biomechanical mechanism of protecting the plantar heel was explored using finite element simulation.

Results

The individualized heel cup could support and protect the osseous structure and soft tissue of plantar heel while walking and jogging, as well as significantly reduce the self-reported pain after being worn for 4 weeks. The nylon heel cup could alter the load concentration of the heel as well as decrease the load affected on plantar fascia and calcaneus bone. It also provided an obvious support for heel pad.

Conclusion

To summarize, the 3D printed individualized heel cup can be used as an effective method for the treatment of plantar heel pain.

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Title: 3D printing individualized heel cup for improving the self-reported pain of plantar fasciitis
Authors: Lan Li
Longfei Yang
Fei Yu
Jianping Shi
Liya Zhu
Xianfeng Yang
Huajian Teng
Xingsong Wang
Qing Jiang
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1479-5876
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-018-1547-y

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