Development and trial of a multipurpose customized orthosis for activities of daily living in patients with spinal cord injury

K Chhikara, S Gupta, D Bose, C Kataria, A Chanda - Prosthesis, 2023 - mdpi.com
People with mid-cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) often have difficulty in performing activities
of daily living due to weakness or paralysis in the flexor muscles. The inability to perform …

Advancements in diabetic foot insoles: a comprehensive review of design, manufacturing, and performance evaluation

Y Ren, H Wang, X Song, Y Wu, Y Lyu… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The escalating prevalence of diabetes has accentuated the significance of addressing the
associated diabetic foot problem as a major public health concern. Effectively offloading …

Development and effectiveness testing of a novel 3D-printed multi-material orthosis in nurses with plantar foot pain

K Chhikara, SS Sidhu, S Gupta, S Saharawat… - Prosthesis, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plantar foot pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot. It
is regularly experienced by the population with occupations that require prolonged standing …

Neutrophil Migration is a Crucial Factor in Wound Healing and the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Insights into Pharmacological Interventions

N Nambi, L Radhakrishnan, MK Prasad… - Current Vascular …, 2024 - benthamdirect.com
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) pose a significant clinical challenge, characterized by impaired
wound healing, chronic inflammation, and increased risk of infection. Neutrophils, as critical …

3D-Printed insoles for people with type 2 diabetes: an Italian, ambulatory case report on the innovative care model

M Mancuso, R Bulzomì, M Mannisi, F Martelli… - Diabetology, 2023 - mdpi.com
3D-printed insoles are increasingly used for the management of foot pathologies, and the
recent literature reports on various experimental studies dealing with either whole foot …

The mechanical response of polymeric gyroid structures in an optimised orthotic insole

D Cracknell, M Battley, J Fernandez… - … and Modeling in …, 2024 - Springer
This study aims to explore the mechanical behaviour of polymeric gyroid structures under
compression within the context of orthotic insoles, focussing on custom optimisation for …

Diabot: development of a diabetic foot pressure tracking device

S Gupta, R Jayaraman, SS Sidhu, A Malviya… - J, 2023 - mdpi.com
Foot-related problems are prevalent across the globe, and this issue is aggravated by the
presence of diabetes mellitus. Diabetic-foot-related issues include extreme foot pain, plantar …

Custom orthotic insoles with gradual variable stiffness using 3D printed spacer technique

Y Sterman, D Solav, N Rosen, E Saffuri… - Virtual and Physical …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT 3D-printing enables fabricating insoles with locally variable mechanical
properties that can better redistribute plantar pressure by altering the mechanical structure …

[HTML][HTML] Material Performance Evaluation for Customized Orthoses: Compression, Flexural, and Tensile Tests Combined with Finite Element Analysis

D Trindade, R Habiba, C Fernandes, AA Costa, R Silva… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Orthoses are commonly used for treating injuries to improve the quality of life of patients,
with customized orthoses offering significant benefits. Additive manufacturing, especially …

Improving the manufacturing of 3D printed insoles through a combined experimental and topology optimization approach

L Zoboli, D Bianchi, C Falcinelli… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study integrates additive manufacturing and advanced engineering to produce
lightweight, mechanically suitable insoles. The research combines experimental data and …