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Comparing Prefabricated and 3D-Printed Foot Orthoses for the Management of Flat Foot Condition

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July 2025

Comparing Prefabricated and 3D-Printed Foot Orthoses for the Management of Flat Foot Condition

Vol: 307| Issue: 7| Number:13| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparing Prefabricated and 3D-Printed Foot Orthoses for the Management of Flat Foot Condition: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil . 2025 Apr 1;104(4):298-304.

Contributing Authors:
AZ Bari N Ahmed M Farhan A Al-Shenqiti MS Zafar

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Synopsis

Sixty-three patients with moderate-to-severe symptomatic flat feet were randomized to receive either customized 3D-printed foot orthoses (n=32) or prefabricated foot orthoses (n=31). The primary outcome of interest was pain reduction, assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included satisfaction with orthosis dimensions, weight, durability, comfort, and effectiveness using a...

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