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Will 3D printing replace the Podiatrist?

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by Petcu Daniel, Oct 22, 2018.

  1. Petcu Daniel

    Petcu Daniel Well-Known Member


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    "...the process was much easier than expected. After downloading the .... app, all you need is a sheet of computer paper. The instructions led me to take a few quick photos that the app walks you through with a voice command, you pick your style, and checkout. It's that simple. ....custom insoles run for $89, far less money than going to a Podiatrist. Going to see a doctor for custom insoles generally runs $300-600 and takes weeks to receive them. With .... you get custom insoles that arrive in less than a week, and they are extremely well made, with your name personalized on both sides of the sole"
    Source: The 3D Shoes Project: Disrupting the Traditional Shoe Production Market With 3D Printing, https://www.amazon.de/Shoes-Project-Disrupting-Traditional-Production-ebook/dp/B07GBGFHVB

    Really I don't understand why Kevin Kirby still continue in 2018 with he's "Foot and Lower Extremity Biomechanics" series (https://www.facebook.com/kevinakirbydpm/posts/1836516416445593) !!
    Do you understand? Or maybe is better for Podiatry Arena to be replaced by 3D Printing Insoles Arena.....;);)
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    That sort of nonsense has been going on for years … we still here.

    Thanks for the tip re the book - will buy it.
     
  3. Not going to replace anyone. Be great when printed devices are used by Podiatry in clinic settings as the norm
     
  4. markjohconley

    markjohconley Well-Known Member

    " ... with your name personalized on both sides of the sole ... "
    Ha, .........., Ha, ha, ...... Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
    1/ who is going to see them (in your shoe)
    2/ should it read, ' on soles of both orthoses', or, ' on both sides of both orthoses', or, ?
    3/ how many sides has a soul, i mean sole
     
  5. efuller

    efuller MVP

    Quote:
    "...the process was much easier than expected. After downloading the .... app, all you need is a sheet of computer paper. The instructions led me to take a few quick photos that the app walks you through with a voice command, you pick your style, and checkout. It's that simple. ....custom insoles run for $89, far less money than going to a Podiatrist.

    Don't people wonder what goes into an app. How do you even know if the device they give you is even the right length. Most podiatrists would at least agree what the correct length should be. Now if anyone could agree on the rest of the prescription variables...... Oh never mind, that is not programmed into the app.

    For $89 you get a $40 off the shelf device with your name printed on it (That's what makes it customized.) And you get to give another company access to all the information on your phone. What a deal. ​
     
  6. Petcu Daniel

    Petcu Daniel Well-Known Member

    What about own EGO and Saint Nicholas?
     
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